ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ANALYSIS(R22A0204)

Lecture Notes

Prepared By
T.Venkata Prasad
Associate Professor, Department of EEE

Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Malla Reddy College of Engineering & Technology

Maisammaguda, Dhullapally, Secunderabad-500100
2024-2025
 PREFACE

This lecture notes is an outcome of the course on ‘Electrical Circuit Analysis’ I have taken for the
students of B.Tech (E.E.E.) Second year First semester as per the MRCET Autonomous R22
curriculum. Considerable effort was put up for adequate coverage of the syllabus. Several
previous years’ examination papers were reviewed to ensure coverage of all the important
topics. Equal emphasis was laid to present the important concepts and the required
background subject in a simple and comprehensive manner so that the students develop a clear
understanding and find it interesting to study. Several illustrative problems are worked out
with clear explanation of the approach & methodology and included at the end of each unit.
Each unit is also supplemented with the important concepts and formulae to serve as a quick
refresher.

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TRANSIENT ANALYSIS (FIRST AND SECOND ORDER CIRCUITS)

 Introduction
 Transient Response of RL, RC series and RLC circuits for DC
excitations
 Initial conditions
 Solution using Differential equations approach
 Solution using Laplace transformation
 Summary of Important formulae and Equations
 Illustrative examples

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Introduction:

In this chapter we shall study transient response of the RL, RC series and RLC circuits with external DC
excitations. Transients are generated in Electrical circuits due to abrupt changes in the operating
conditions when energy storage elements like Inductors or capacitors are present. Transient response is
the dynamic response during the initial phase before the steady state response is achieved when such
abrupt changes are applied. To obtain the transient response of such circuits we have to solve the
differential equations which are the governing equations representing the electrical behavior of the
circuit. A circuit having a single energy storage element i.e. either a capacitor or an Inductor is called a
Single order circuit and it’s governing equation is called a First order Differential Equation. A circuit
having both Inductor and a Capacitor is called a Second order Circuit and it’s governing equation is called
a Second order Differential Equation. The variables in these Differential Equations are currents and
voltages in the circuit as a function of time.

A solution is said to be obtained to these equations when we have found an expression for the
dependent variable that satisfies both the differential equation and the prescribed initial conditions. The
solution of the differential equation represents the Response of the circuit. Now we will find out the
response of the basic RL and RC circuits with DC Excitation.

RL CIRCUIT with external DC excitation:

Let us take a simple RL networksubjected to external DC excitation as shown in the figure. The circuit
consists of a battery whose voltage is V in serieswith a switch, a resistor R, and an inductor L. The switch
is closed att = 0.

Fig: RL Circuit with external DC excitation

When the switch is closed current tries to change in the inductor and hence a voltage VL(t) is induced
across the terminals of the Inductor in opposition to the applied voltage. The rate of change of current
decreases with time which allows current to build up to it’s maximum value.

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It is evident that the currenti(t) is zero before t = 0.and we have to find out current i(t)for time t >0. We
will find i(t)for time t >0 by writing the appropriate circuit equationand then solving it by separation of
the variables and integration.
Applying Kirchhoff’s voltage law to the above circuit we get :
V = vR(t)+ vL(t)
i (t) = 0 fort <0and
Using the standard relationships of Voltage and Current for the Resistors and Inductors we can rewrite
the above equations as
V = Ri + Ldi/dt for t >0

One direct method of solving such a differential equation consists of writing the equation in such a way
that the variables are separated, and then integrating each side of the equation. The variables in the
above equation are iand t. Thisequation is multiplied by dtandarranged with the variables separated as
shown below:

Ri. dt + Ldi = V. dt

i.e Ldi= (V – Ri)dt

i.e Ldi / (V – Ri) = dt

Next each side is integrated directly to get :

- (L/R ) ln(V− Ri) =t + k

Where k is the integration constant. In order to evaluate k, an initial condition must be invoked. Prior to
t = 0, i (t)is zero, and thus i (0−) = 0. Since the current in an inductorcannot change by a finite amount in
zero time without being associated withan infinite voltage, we have i (0+) = 0. Setting i = 0 att = 0,in the
above equation we obtain
- (L/R ) ln(V) =k
and, hence,
- L/R[ln(V− Ri) − ln V]=t
Rearranging we get
ln[ (V− Ri) /V] = − (R/L)t
Taking antilogarithm on both sides we get
(V–Ri)/V= e−Rt/L
From which we can see that
i(t) = (V/R)–(V/R)e−Rt/L for t >0

Thus, an expression for the response valid for all time twould be

i(t) = V/R [1− e −Rt/L ]

This is normally written as:

i(t) = V/R [1− e −t./τ ]

where ‘τ’ is called thetime constantof the circuitand it’s unit is seconds.

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The voltage across the resistance and the Inductorfor t >0can be written as :

vR(t) =i(t).R = V [1− e −t./τ ]

vL(t) = V −vR(t) = V −V [1− e−t./τ ] = V (e−t./τ)

A plot of the currenti(t) and the voltages vR(t) & vL(t) is shown in the figure below.

Fig: Transient current and voltages in the Series RL circuit.

At t = ‘τ’ the voltage across the inductor will be

vL(τ) = V (e−τ /τ) = V/e = 0.36788 V

and the voltage across the Resistor will be vR(τ) = V [1− e−τ./τ ] = 0.63212 V

The plots of currenti(t) and the voltage across the ResistorvR(t) are called exponential growth curves
and the voltage across the inductorvL(t)is called exponential decay curve.

RC CIRCUIT with external DC excitation:

A series RC circuit with external DC excitationV volts connected through a switch is shown in the figure
below. If the capacitor is not charged initially i.e. it’s voltage is zero ,then after the switch S is closed at
time t=0, the capacitor voltage builds up gradually and reaches it’s steady state value of V volts after a
finite time. The charging current will be maximum initially (since initially capacitor voltage is zero and
voltage acrossa capacitor cannot change instantaneously) and then it will gradually comedown as the
capacitor voltagestarts building up. The current and the voltage during such charging periods are called
Transient Current and Transient Voltage.

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Fig: RC Circuit with external DC excitation

Applying KVL around the loop in the above circuit we can write

V = vR(t) + vC(t)

Using the standard relationships of voltage and current for an Ideal Capacitor we get

vC(t) = (1/C )∫ 𝒊(𝒕)𝒅𝒕 or i(t) = C.[dvC(t)/dt]

and using this relation, vR(t) can be written asvR(t) = Ri(t) = R. C.[dvC(t)/dt]

Using the above two expressions for vR(t) and vC(t)the above expression for V can be rewritten as :

V = R. C.[dvC(t)/dt] + vC(t)

Or finallydvC(t)/dt + (1/RC). vC(t) = V/RC

The inverse coefficient of vC(t) is known as the time constant of the circuit τand is given by τ = RC and it’s
units are seconds.

The above equation is a first order differential equation and can be solved by using the same method of
separation of variablesas we adopted for the LC circuit.

Multiplying the above equationdvC(t)/dt + (1/RC). vC(t) = V/RC

both sides by ‘dt’ and rearranging the terms so as to separate the variables vC(t) and t we get:

dvC(t)+ (1/RC). vC(t) . dt = (V/RC).dt

dvC(t) = [(V/RC)−(1/RC). vC(t)]. dt

dvC(t) / [(V/RC)−(1/RC). vC(t)] = dt

R. C . dvC(t) / [(V−vC(t)] = dt

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Now integrating both sides w.r.t their variables i.e. ‘vC(t)’ on the LHS and‘t’ on the RHS we get

−RC ln [V − v C(t)] = t+ k

where ‘k‘is the constant of integration.In order to evaluate k, an initial condition must be invoked. Prior
to t = 0, vC(t)is zero, and thus vC(t)(0−) = 0. Since the voltage across a capacitor cannot change by a finite
amount in zero time, we have vC(t)(0+) = 0. Setting vC(t)= 0 att = 0, in the above equation we obtain:
−RC ln [V] = k

and substituting this value of k = −RC ln [V] in the above simplified equation−RC ln [V − v C(t)] = t+ k
we get :
−RC ln [V − v C(t)] = t−RC ln [V]

i.e. −RC ln [V − v C(t)] + RC ln [V] = t i.e. −RC [ln {V − vC(t)}− ln (V)]= t

i.e. [ln {V − vC(t)}] − ln [V]} = −t/RC

i.e. ln [{V − v C(t)}/(V)] = −t/RC

Taking anti logarithm we get[{V − vC(t)}/(V)] = e −t/RC

i.e vC(t) = V(1− e −t/RC )

which is the voltage across the capacitor as a function of time .

The voltage across the Resistor is given by :vR(t) = V−v C(t) = V−V(1 − e −t/RC ) = V.e −t/RC

And the current through the circuit is given by: i(t) = C.[dvC(t)/dt] = (CV/CR )e −t/RC=(V/R )e −t/RC

Or the othe other way: i(t) = vR(t) /R = ( V.e −t/RC ) /R = (V/R )e −t/RC

In terms of the time constant τthe expressions for vC(t) , vR(t)and i(t) are given by :

vC(t) = V(1 − e −t/RC )

vR(t) = V.e −t/RC

i(t) = (V/R )e −t/RC

The plots of currenti(t) and the voltages across the resistor vR(t)and capacitor vC(t)are shown in the
figure below.

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Fig : Transient current and voltages in RC circuit with DC excitation.

At t = ‘τ’ the voltage across the capacitor will be:

vC(τ) = V [1− e −τ/τ ] = 0.63212 V

the voltage across the Resistor will be:

vR(τ) = V (e−τ /τ) = V/e = 0.36788 V

and the current through the circuit will be:

i(τ) = (V/R) (e−τ /τ) = V/R. e = 0.36788 (V/R)

Thus it can be seen that after one time constant the charging current has decayed to approximately
36.8% of it’s value at t=0 . At t= 5 τcharging current will be

i(5τ) = (V/R) (e−5τ /τ) = V/R. e5 = 0.0067(V/R)

This value is very small compared to the maximum value of (V/R) at t=0 .Thus it can be assumed that the
capacitor is fully charged after 5 time constants.
The following similarities may be noted between the equations for the transients in the LC and RC
circuits:
 The transient voltage across the Inductor in a LC circuit and the transient current in the RC
circuit have the same form k.(e−t /τ)
 The transient current in a LC circuit and the transient voltage across the capacitor in the RC
circuit have the same form k.(1−e−t /τ)

But the main difference between the RC and RL circuits is the effect of resistance on the duration of the
transients.
 In a RL circuit a large resistance shortens the transient since the time constant τ =L/R
becomessmall.
 Where as in a RC circuit a large resistance prolongs the transient since the time constant τ = RC
becomes large.

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Discharge transients: Consider the circuit shown in the figure below where the switch allows
both charging and discharging the capacitor. When the switch is position 1 the capacitor gets
charged to the applied voltage V. When the switch is brought to position 2, the current
discharges from the positive terminal of the capacitor to the negative terminal through the
resistor R as shown in the figure (b). The circuit in position 2 is also called source free circuit
since there is no any applied voltage.

Fig: RC circuit (a) During Charging (b) During Discharging

The current i1 flow is in opposite direction as compared to the flow of the original charging
current i. This process is called the discharging of the capacitor.The decaying voltage and the
current are called the discharge transients.The resistor ,during the discharge will oppose the
flow of current with the polarity of voltage as shown. Since there is no any external voltage
source ,the algebraic sum of the voltages across the Resistance and the capacitor will be zero
(applying KVL) .The resulting loop equation during the discharge can be written as

vR(t)+vC(t) = 0 or vR(t) = - vC(t)

We know that vR(t) = R.i(t) = R. C.dvC(t) /dt. Substituting this in the first loop equation we
get R. C.dvC(t)/dt + vC(t) = 0

The solution for this equation is given by v C(t) = Ke-t/τ where K is a constant decided by the
initial conditions and τ =RC is the time constant of the RC circuit

The value of K is found out by invoking the initial condition vC(t) = V @t = 0

Then we get K = V and hence vC(t) = Ve-t/τ ; vR(t) = -Ve-t/τ and i(t) = vR(t)/R = (-V/R)e-t/τ

The plots of the voltages across the Resistor and the Capacitor are shown in the figure below.

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Fig: Plot of Discharge transients in RC circuit

Decay transients: Consider the circuit shown in the figure below where the switch allows both
growing and decaying of current through the Inductance . When the switch is position 1 the
current through the Inductance builds up to the steady state value of V/R. When the switch is
brought to position 2, the current decays gradually from V/R to zero. The circuit in position 2 is
also called a source free circuitsince there is no any applied voltage.

Fig: Decay Transient In RL circuit

The current flow during decay is in the same direction as compared to the flow of the original
growing /build up current. The decaying voltage across the Resistor and the current are called
the decay transients.. Since there is no any external voltage source ,the algebraic sum of the
voltages across the Resistance and the Inductor will be zero (applying KVL) .The resulting loop
equation during the discharge can be written as

vR(t)+vL(t) = R.i(t) + L.di(t)/dt = 0 and v R(t) = - v L(t)

The solution for this equation is given by i(t) = Ke-t/τ where K is a constant decided by the
initial conditions and τ =L/R is the time constant of the RL circuit.

The value of the constant K is found out by invoking the initial condition i(t) = V/R @t = 0

Then we get K = V/R and hence i(t) = (V/R) . e-t/τ ; v R(t) = R.i(t)= Ve-t/τ and vL(t) = - Ve-t/τ

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The plots of the voltages across the Resistor and the Inductor and the decaying current through
the circuit are shown in the figure below.

Fig: Plot of Decay transients in RL circuit

The Concept of Natural Response and forced response:

The RL and RC circuits we have studied are with external DC excitation. These circuits without the
external DC excitation are called source free circuits and their Response obtained by solving the
corresponding differential equations is known by many names. Since this response depends on the
general nature of the circuit (type of elements, their size, their interconnection method etc.,) it is often
called a Natural response. However any real circuit we construct cannot store energy forever. The
resistances intrinsically associated with Inductances and Capacitors will eventually dissipate the stored
energy into heat. The response eventually dies down,. Hence it is also called Transient response. As per
the mathematician’s nomenclature the solution of such a homogeneous linear differential equation is
called Complementary function.
When we consider independent sources acting on a circuit, part of the response will resemble the
nature of the particular source. (Or forcing function) This part of the response is called particular
solution. , the steady state response or forced response. This will be complemented by the
complementary function produced in the source free circuit. The complete response of the circuit is
given by the sum of the complementary function and the particular solution. In other words:

TheComplete response = Natural response + Forced response

There is also an excellent mathematical reason for considering the complete response to be composed
of two parts—the forced response and the natural response. The reason is based on the fact that the
solution of any linear differential equation may be expressed as the sum of two parts: the
complementarysolution(natural response) and the particular solution(forced response).

Determination of the Complete Response:

Let us use the same RLseries circuit with external DC excitation to illustrate how to determine the
complete response by the addition of the natural and forced responses. The circuit shown in the figure

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Fig: RL circuit with external DC excitation

was analyzed earlier, but by a different method. The desired response is the current i (t), and now we
first express this current as the sum of the natural and the forced current,
i = in+ i f
The functional form of the natural response must be the same as that obtainedwithout any sources. We
therefore replace the step-voltage source by a short circuit and call it the RL source free series loop.
And in can be shown to be :
in= Ae−Rt/L

where the amplitude Ais yet to be determined; since the initial conditionapplies to thecomplete
response, we cannot simply assume A = i (0).We next consider the forced response. In this particular
problem theforced response is constant, because the source is a constant Vfor allpositive values of
time. After the natural response has died out, there can beno voltage across the inductor; hence the all
ythe applied voltage V appears across R, and theforced response is simply
i f = V/R

Note that the forced response is determined completely. There is no unknown amplitude. We next
combine the two responses to obtain :
i = Ae−Rt/L+ V/R
And now we have to apply the initial condition to evaluate A. The current is zero prior to t = 0,and it
cannot change value instantaneously since it is the current flowing through an inductor. Thus, the
current is zero immediately after t = 0, and
A + V/R = 0
So that
A= −V/R

And i = (V/R )(1 − e −Rt/L)

Note carefully that A is not the initial value of i, since A = −V/R, while i (0) = 0.

But In source-free circuits, A would be the initial value of the response given by in= I0e−Rt/L ( where I0
=A is the current at time t=0 ). When forcing functions are present, however,we must first find the
initial value of the complete response and then substitute this in the equation for the complete
response to find A.Then this value of A is substituted in the expression for the total response i

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Amoregeneral solutionapproach:

The method of solving the differential equation by separating the variables or by evaluating the
complete response as explained above may not be possible always. In such cases we will rely on a
verypowerful method, the success of which will depend upon our intuition or experience. We simply
guess or assume a form for the solution and then test our assumptions, first by substitution in the
differential equation, and then by applying the given initial conditions. Since we cannot be expected to
guess the exact numerical expression for the solution, we will assume a solution containing several
unknown constants and select the values for these constants in order to satisfy the differential equation
and the initial conditions.
Many of the differential equations encountered in circuit analysis have a solution which may be
represented by the exponential function or by the sum of several exponential functions.Hence Let us
assume a solution for the following equation corresponding to a source free RL circuit

[ di/dt+ (R i /L)] = 0
in exponential form as
i (t) = A.es1t
where A ands1 are constants to be determined. Now substituting this assumed solution in the original
governing equation we have:
A . s1 . es1t+ A .es1t . R/L = 0
Or
(s1 + R/L). A.es1t= 0

In order to satisfy this equation for all values of time, it is necessary thatA = 0, or s1 = −∞, or s1 = −R/L.
But if A = 0 or s1 = −∞, then everyresponse is zero; neither can be a solution to our problem. Therefore,
wemust choose
s1 = −R/L
And our assumed solution takes on the form:
i (t) = A.e−Rt/L

The remaining constant must be evaluated by applying the initial conditioni (0) = I0. Thus,A = I0, and the
final form of the assumed solution is(again):
i (t) = I0.e−Rt/L

A Direct Route: The Characteristic Equation:

In fact, there is a more direct route that we can take. To obtain the solution for the first order DEwe
solveds1 + R/L= 0 which is known as the characteristic equationand then substituting this value of s1=-
R/Lin the assumed solutioni (t) = A.es1t which is same in this direct method also. We can obtain the
characteristic equation directly from the differential equation, without the need for substitution of our
trial solution. Consider the general first-order differential equation:

a(d f/dt) + bf = 0

where a andbare constants. We substitute s for the differentiation operator d/dt in the original
differential equation resulting in

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a(d f/dt) + bf = (as + b) f = 0

From this we may directly obtain the characteristic equation:as + b = 0

which has the single root s = −b/a.Hence the solution to our differential equationis then given by :

f = A.e−bt/a

This basic procedure can be easily extended to second-order differential equations which we will
encounter for RLC circuits and we will find it useful since adopting the variable separation method is
quite complex for solving second order differential equations.

RLC CIRCUITS:

Earlier, we studied circuits which contained only one energy storage element, combined with a passive
network which partly determined how long it took either the capacitor or the inductor to
charge/discharge. The differential equations which resulted from analysis were always first-order. In this
chapter, we consider more complex circuits which contain both an inductor and acapacitor. The result is
a second-order differential equation for any voltage or current of interest. What we learned earlier is
easily extended to the study of these so-called RLC circuits, although now we need two initial conditions
to solve each differential equation. There are two types of RLC circuits: Parallel RLC circuits and Series
circuits .Such circuits occur routinely in a wide variety of applications and are very important and hence
we will study both these circuits.

Parallel RLC circuit:

Let us first consider the simple parallel RLC circuit with DC excitation as shown in the figure below.

Fig:Parallel RLC circuit with DC excitation.

For the sake of simplifying the process of finding the response we shall also assume that the initial
current in the inductor and the voltage across the capacitor are zero. Then applying theKirchhoff’s
current law (KCL)( i = iC +iL )to the common node we get the following integrodifferential equation:
𝐭
(V−v)/R = 1/L∫𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐝𝐭’ + C.dv/dt

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𝐭
V/R = v/R+1/L∫𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐝𝐭’ + C.dv/dt

Where v = vC(t) = vL(t) is the variable whose value is to be obtained .

When we differentiate both sides of the above equation once with respect to time we get thestandard
Linear second-order homogeneous differential equation

C.(d2v/dt2)+ (1/R).(dv/dt)+ (1/L).v = 0

(d2v/dt2)+ (1/RC).(dv/dt)+ (1/LC).v = 0

whose solution v(t) is the desired response.

This can be written in the form:

[s2 + (1/RC)s + (1/LC)].v(t) = 0

where ‘s’ is an operator equivalent to (d/dt) and the corresponding characteristic equation(as explained
earlier as a direct route to obtain the solution) is then given by :

[s2 + (1/RC)s + (1/LC)] = 0

This equation is usually called the auxiliary equationor the characteristicequation, as we discussed
earlier .If it can be satisfied, then our assumedsolution is correct. This is a quadratic equation and the
roots s1 and s2are given as :

s1= − 1/2RC+√[(1/2RC)2− 1/LC]

s2= − 1/2RC−√[ (1/2RC)2− 1/LC
]

And we have the general form of the response as :

v(t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t

where s1 and s2 are given by the above equations and A1 and A2 are two arbitrary constants which are
to be selected to satisfy the two specified initial conditions.

Definition of Frequency Terms:

The form of the natural response as given above givesvery little insight intothe nature of the curve we
might obtain if v(t)were plotted as a functionof time. The relative amplitudes of A1 and A2, for example,
will certainly beimportant in determining the shape of the response curve. Furthertheconstants s1 and
s2 can be real numbers or conjugate complex numbers,depending upon the values of R, L, andCin the
given network. These twocases will produce fundamentally different response forms. Therefore, it
willbe helpful to make some simplifying substitutions in the equations for s1 and s2.Since the exponents
s1tand s2t must be dimensionless, s1 and s2 musthave the unit of some dimensionless quantity “per
second.” Hence in the equations for s1 and s2 we see that the units of 1/2RC and 1/√LCmust also be
s−1(i.e., seconds−1). Units of this type are called frequencies.

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Now two new terms are defined as below :

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ω0 = 1/√LC
which is termed as resonant frequencyand
α = 1/2RC
which is termed asthe exponential damping coefficient

α the exponential damping coefficientis a measure of howrapidly the natural response decays or damps
out to its steady, final value(usually zero). And s, s1, and s2, are called complex frequencies.
We should note that s1, s2, α, and ω0 are merely symbols used to simplifythe discussion of RLC circuits.
They are not mysterious new parameters of any kind. It is easier, for example, to say “alpha” than it is
to say “the reciprocalof 2RC.”

Now we can summarize these results.

The response of the parallel RLCcircuit is given by :

v(t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t ................. [1]

where
s1= −α +√α 2–ω 02............... [2]

s2= −α −√α 2– ω 02...............[3]

α = 1/2RC ..................................[4]
and
ω0 = 1/ √LC .......... [5]
A1 and A2must be found by applying the given initial conditions.
We note three basic scenarios possible with the equations for s1 and s2 depending on the relative
values of αand ω0 (which are in turn dictated by the values of R, L, and C).

CaseA:

α > ω0,i.e when (1/2RC)2>1/LCs1 and s2 will both be negative real numbers, leading to what is referred
to as an over damped responsegiven by :
v(t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t

Sinces1 and s2are both negative real numbersthis is the (algebraic) sumof two decreasing exponential
terms. Sinces2 is a larger negative number it decays faster and then the response is dictated by the first
term A1es1t.

CaseB :

α = ω0, ,i.e when (1/2RC)2=1/LC , s1 and s2are equal which leads to what is called a critically damped
responsegiven by :
v(t) = e−αt(A1t + A2)

Case C :

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α < ω0,i.e when (1/2RC)2<1/LCboth s1 and s2 will have nonzero imaginary components, leading to what
is known as an under damped responsegiven by :

v(t) = e−αt(A1 cosωd t + A2 sinωd t)

whereωdis called natural resonant frequency and is given given by:

ωd = √ω02– α2

We should also note that the general response given bythe above equations [1] through [5] describe
not only the voltage but all three branch currents in the parallel RLC circuit; the constants A1 and A2
will be different for each, of course.

Transient response of a series RLC circuit:

Fig: Series RLC circuit with external DC Excitation

Applying KVL to the series RLC circuit shown in the figure above at t= 0 gives the following basic
relation :
V = vR(t) + vC(t ) + vL(t)

Representing the above voltages in terms of the current iin the circuit we get the following
integrodifferentialequation:

Ri + 1/C∫ 𝒊𝒅𝒕 + L. (di/dt)= V

To convert it into a differential equation it is differentiated on both sides with respect to time and we
get

L(d2i/dt2)+ R(di/dt)+ (1/C)i = 0

This can be written in the form

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[S2 + (R/L)s + (1/LC)].i = 0 where ‘s’ is an operator equivalent to (d/dt)

And the corresponding characteristic equation is then given by

[s2 + (R/L)s + (1/LC)] = 0

This is in the standard quadratic equation form and the rootss1ands2are given by

s1,s2 =− R/2L±√[(R/2L)2− (1/LC)]= −α ±√(α2– ω02)

Where α is known as the same exponential damping coefficientand ω0is known as the sameResonant
frequencyas explained in the case of Parallel RLC circuit and are given by :
α = R/2L and ω0= 1/ √LC

and A1 and A2must be found by applying the given initial conditions.

Here also we note three basic scenarios with the equations for s1 and s2 depending on the relative sizes
of αand ω0 (dictated by the values of R, L, and C).

CaseA:
α > ω0,i.e when (R/2L)2>1/LC , s1 and s2 will both be negative real numbers, leading to what is referred
to as an over damped responsegiven by :
i (t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t
Sinces1 and s2are both be negative real numbersthis is the (algebraic) sumof two decreasing exponential
terms.Sinc s2 is a larger negative number it decays faster and then the response is dictated by the first
term A1es1t.

Case B :
α = ω0, ,i.e when (R/2L)2=1/LCs1 and s2are equal which leads to what is called a critically damped
responsegiven by :
i (t) = e−αt(A1t + A2)
Case C :
α < ω0,i.e when (R/2L)2<1/LCboth s1 and s2 will have nonzero imaginary components, leading to what is
known as an under damped responsegiven by :

i (t) = e−αt(A1 cosωd t + A2 sinωd t)

whereωdis called natural resonant frequency and is given given by:

ωd = √ω02– α2

Here the constants A1 and A2 have to be calculated out based on the initial conditions case by case.

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Summary of the Solution Process:

In summary, then, whenever we wish to determine the transient behavior of asimple three-element
RLCcircuit, we must first decide whether it is a series or a parallel circuit, so that we may use the correct
relationshipfor α. The two equations are
α = 1/2RC (parallel RLC)
α = R/2L (series RLC)

Our second decision is made after comparing αwith ω0, which is given foreither circuit by
ω0= 1 /√LC

 Ifα > ω0, the circuit is over damped, and the natural response has the form

fn(t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t

where
s1, 2= −α ±√(α2–ω 02)

 If α = ω0, then the circuit is critically dampedand

fn(t) = e−αt(A1t + A2)

 And finally, ifα < ω0, then we are faced with the underdampedresponse,

fn(t) = e−αt(A1 cosωd t + A2 sinωd t)

where
ωd=√(ω02− α2)

Solution using Laplace transformation method:

In this topic we will study Laplace transformation method of finding solution for the differential
equations that govern the circuit behavior. This method involves three steps:
 First the given Differential equation is converted into “s” domain by taking it’s Laplace transform
and an algebraic expression is obtained for the desired variable
 The transformed equation is split into separate terms by using the method of Partial fraction
expansion
 Inverse Laplace transform is taken for all the individual terms using the standard inverse
transforms.
The expression we get for the variable in time domain is the required solution.

For the ease of reference a table of important transform pairs we use frequently is given below.

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Table of Important Transform pairs

This method is relatively simpler compared to Solving the Differential equations especially for higher
order differential equations since we need to handle only algebraic equations in ‘s’ domain.
This method is illustrated below for the series RL,RC and RLC circuits.

Series RL circuit with DC excitation:

Let us take the series RL circuit with external DC excitation shown in the figure below.

Fig: RL Circuit with external DC excitation

The governing equation is same as what we obtained earlier.

V = Ri + Ldi/dt for t >0

Taking Laplace transform of the above equation using the standard transform functions we get

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V/s = R.I(s)+ L[sI(s) –i(0)]

It may be noted here that i(0)is the initial value of the current at t=0 and since in our case at t=0 just
when the switch is closed it is zero , the above equation becomes:

V/s = R.I(s)+ L[sI(s)] = I(s)[R+ L.s]

𝑽
Or I(s) = [ (𝑳) ]= 𝑨 + 𝑩 (Expressing in the form of Partial fractions)
𝑹 𝑹
𝒔{𝒔+ } 𝒔 [𝒔+ ]
𝑳 𝑳
(𝑽 )
Where A = [
(𝑳𝑽) s=0 = V/R and B =
𝑳 s=− (R/L) = − V/R

𝑹 ] [𝒔]
{𝒔+ }
𝑳 𝑨 𝑩
Now substituting these values of A and B in the expression for I(s) = + 𝑹 we get
𝒔 [𝒔+ ]
𝑳
𝐕/𝐑 𝐕/𝐑
I(s) = − 𝑹
𝒔 [𝒔+𝑳]
Taking inverse transform of the above expression for I(s)using the standard transform pairs we get the
solution for i(t) as

i(t) = (V/R) − (V/R).e - (R/L)t = (V/R)(1−e - (R/L)t )

Which is the same as what we got earlier by solving the governing differential equation directly.

RC Circuit with external DC excitation:

Let us now take the series RC circuit with external DC excitation shown in the figure below.

Fig: RC Circuit with external DC excitation

The governing equation is same as what we obtained earlier and is worked out again for easy
understanding :

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Applying KVL around the loop in the above circuit we can write:

V = vR(t) + vC(t)

Using the standard relationships of voltage and current for an Ideal Capacitor we get

vC(t) = (1/C )∫ 𝒊(𝒕)𝒅𝒕 or i(t) = C.[dvC(t)/dt]

(Assuming that the initial voltage across the capacitor vc(0) = 0 )

and using this relation, vR(t) can be written asvR(t) = Ri(t) = R. C.[d vC(t)/dt]

Using the above two expressions for vR(t) and vC(t)the above expression for V can be rewritten as :

V = R. C.[d vC(t)/dt] + vC(t)

Now we will take Laplace transform of the above equation using the standard Transform pairs and rules:

V/s = R.C.s.vC(s) + vC(s)

V/s = vC(s) ( R.C.s.+ 1 )

vC(s) = (V/s )/ ( R.C.s + 1 )

vC(s) = (V/RC )/ [s. (s + 1/RC )]

Now expanding this equation into partial fractions we get

vC(s) = (V/RC )/ [s. (s + 1/RC )] = A/s + B/(s + 1/RC ) ----- (1)

Where A =(V/RC )/ ( 1/RC )] = V and B = (V/RC )/ − ( 1/RC )] = −V

Substituting these values of A and B into the above equation (1) forvC(s)we get

vC(s) = (V/s) –[V /(s + 1/RC )] = V [(1/s) –{1 /(s + 1/RC )}]

And now taking the inverse Laplace transform of the above equation we get

vC(t) = V(1 − e −t/RC )

which is the voltage across the capacitor as a function of time and is the same as what we obtained
earlier by directly solving the differential equation.

And the voltage across the Resistor is given by vR(t) = V−vC(t) = V−V(1 − e −t/RC ) = V.e −t/RC

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And the current through the circuit is given by i(t) = C.[dvC(t)/dt] = (CV/RC )e −t/RC =(V/R )e −t/RC

Series RLC circuit with DC excitation:

Fig: Series RLC circuit with DC excitation

The current through the circuit in the Laplace domain is given by :

(𝐕/𝐬)
I(s) =
(𝐑 + 𝐋𝐬 + 𝟏/𝐂𝐬)

[since L [V ] = V/sand the Laplace equivalent of the series circuit is given by Z(s) = (R + Ls + 1/Cs) ]

( 𝐕/𝐋 )
= V/ ( Rs + Ls2 + 1/C ) = ( V/L ) / [ s2 + (R/L) s + 1/LC ] =
(𝐬+𝐚)(𝐬+𝐛)

Where the roots ‘a’ and ‘b’ are given by

a = −R/2L +√ (R/2L)2– 1/LC and

b = −R/2L – √ (R/2L)2– 1/LC

It may be noted that there are three possible solutions for for I(s) and we will consider them.

Case A: Both aand b are real and not equal i.e. (R/2L) > 1/√ LC
𝐊𝟏 𝐊𝟐
( 𝐕/𝐋 )
Then I(s) can be expressed as I(s) = = +
(𝐬+𝐚)(𝐬+𝐛) (𝐬+𝐚) (𝐬+𝐛)
( 𝐕/𝐋 ) ( 𝐕/𝐋 )
WhereK1 = [ ] s= – a =
(𝐬+𝐛) (𝐛– 𝐚)

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( 𝐕/𝐋 ) ( 𝐕/𝐋 )
Where K2 = [ ] s= – b =
(𝐬+𝐚) (𝐚– 𝐛)

Substituting these values of K1 and K2 in the expression for I(s) we get :

( 𝐕/𝐋 ) 𝟏 ( 𝐕/𝐋 ) 𝟏
( 𝐕/𝐋 )
I(s) = = + and
(𝐬+𝐚)(𝐬+𝐛) (𝐛– 𝐚) (𝐬+𝐚) (𝐚– 𝐛) (𝐬+𝐛)

i(t) = ( 𝐕/𝐋 ) –at ( 𝐕/𝐋 ) –bt

e + e
(𝐛– 𝐚) (𝐚– 𝐛)

Case B : Both a and b are real and equal i.e. ( a=b=c ) i.e. (R/2L) = 1/√ LC

I(s) =(V/L)/ (s+c)2when a = b = c and

i(t) = (V/L). t. e–ct

Case C : Both a and b are complexconjugates i.e.a = b* when (R/2L) < 1/√ LC

Adopting our standard definitions of α = R/2L ω0 = 1 /√LCand ω d= √(ω02− α2)

The roots a and b are given by a = α + jωdand b = α–jωd

( 𝐕/𝐋 ) 𝐊𝟑∗
𝐊𝟑
Then I(s) can be expressed as I(s) = = +
(𝐬+𝑎 –𝐣 𝜔𝐝) (𝐬+𝑎 + 𝐣 𝜔𝐝) (𝐬+𝑎 –𝐣 𝜔𝐝) (𝐬+𝑎 +𝐣 𝜔𝐝)

( 𝐕/𝐋 ) ( 𝐕/𝐋 )
HereK3 =(𝐬 + 𝑎 – 𝐣 𝜔𝐝). I(s)│ s =– 𝑎 + 𝐣 𝜔𝐝 = │ 𝐬 =– 𝑎 + 𝐣 𝜔𝐝 =
(𝐬+𝑎 + 𝐣 𝜔𝐝) 𝟐 𝐣 𝜔𝐝

( 𝐕/𝐋 ) ( 𝐕/𝐋 )
Therefore: K3 = and K3* = –
𝟐 𝐣 𝜔𝐝 𝟐 𝐣 𝜔𝐝

Now substituting these values K3 and K3* in the above expanded equation for I(s) we get

( 𝐕/𝐋 )
I(s) = 𝟏
– ( 𝐕/𝐋 ) 𝟏
𝟐𝐣𝜔𝐝 (𝐬+𝑎–𝐣𝜔𝐝) 𝟐𝐣𝜔𝐝 (𝐬+𝑎+ 𝐣𝜔𝐝)

And now taking inverse transform of I(s) we get

( 𝐕/𝐋 )
i(t) = e–αt. ejωd t– ( 𝐕/𝐋 ) e–αt. e –jωd t
𝟐𝐣𝜔𝐝 𝟐𝐣𝜔𝐝

( 𝐕/𝐋 )
i(t) = e–αt [ (ejωd t–e –jωd t)/2j]
𝜔𝐝

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( 𝐕/𝐋 )
i(t) = e–αt Sin ωdt
𝜔𝐝

Summary of important formulae and equations:

RL circuit with external DC excitation ( Charging Transient ) :

 i(t) = V/R [1− e −t./τ ]

 vL(t) = V (e−t./τ)

 vR(t) = i(t).R = V [1− e −t./τ ]

Source free RL circuit ( Decay Transients) :

 i(t) = (V/R) . e-t/τ ; vR(t) = R.i(t)= Ve-t/τ and vL(t) = - Ve-t/τ

RC circuit with external DC excitation ( Discharge Transients ):

 vC(t) = V(1 − e −t/RC )

 vR(t) = V. e −t/RC

 i(t) = (V/R ) e −t/RC

Source free RC circuit ( Discharge transients) :

 vC(t) = Ve-t/τ ; vR(t) = -Ve-t/τ and i(t) = vR(t)/R = (-V/R)e-t/τ

Series RLC circuit: For this circuit three solutions are possible :

1. α > ω0, i.e when (R/2L)2 >1/ LC , s1 and s2 will both be negative real numbers, leading to what is
referred to as an over damped responsegiven by :
i (t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t

2. α = ω0, , i.e when (R/2L)2 =1/ LC s1 and s2 are equal which leads to what is called a critically
damped responsegiven by :
i (t) = e−αt(A1t + A2)
2
3. α < ω0, i.e when (R/2L) <1/ LC both s1 and s2 will have nonzero imaginary components, leading
to what is known as an under damped responsegiven by :

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i (t) = e−αt(A1 cosωd t + A2 sinωd t)

where :

 α = (R/2L) and is called the exponential damping coefficient

 ω0 = 1/ √LCand is called the resonant frequency
 ωd = √ω02– α2and is called the natural resonant frequency

Illustrative Examples:

Example 1:Find the current in a series RL circuit having R =2Ω and L = 10H when a DC voltage V
of 100V is applied. Find the value of the current 5 secs. after the application of the DC voltage.

Solution: This is a straightforward problem which can be solved by applying the formula.
First let us find out the Time constant τ of the series LR circuit which is given by τ = L/R secs.

∴ τ = 10/2 = 5 secs
The current in a series LR circuit after the sudden application of a DC voltage is given by :
i(t) = V/R ( 1 – e –t/τ )
∴ i(t)at 5 secs = 100/2 ( 1 – e –5/5 ) = 5 (1 –e –1 ) = 50 ( 1 – 1/ e ) = 31.48

∴ 𝐢(𝐭)𝐚𝐭 𝟓 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐬 = 𝟑𝟏. 𝟒𝟖 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐬

Example 2: A series RL circuit has R= 25 Ω and L = 5 Henry. A dc voltage V of 100 V is applied to

this circuit at t = 0 secs. Find :
(a) The equations for the charging current , and voltage across R & L
(b) The current in the circuit 0.5 secs after the voltage is applied.
(c) The time at which the drops across R and L are equal.

Solution: The solutions for (a) and (b) are straightforward as in the earlier problem.
(a)Time constant τ of the series LR circuit which is given by τ = L/R secs
∴ τ = 5/25 = 1/5 secs
 The charging current is given by i(t) = V/R ( 1 – e –t/τ )

It is also given by i(t) = I ( 1 – e – t/τ ) where I is the final steady state current and is
equal to V/R

= 100/25 (1 – e –t/(1/5)) = 4 ( 1 – e – 5t) Amps

i(t) = 4 ( 1 – e – 5t ) Amps
 The voltage across R is given by vR =i(t).R = V/R ( 1 – e –t/τ ).R = V ( 1 – e –t/τ )
vR= 100 (1—e—5t )
 The voltage drop across L can be found in two ways.
1. Voltage across Inductor vL = L di/dt

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2. Voltage across Inductor vL = V –vR

But it is easier to find using the second method. ∴ vL = 100 -- 100 (1—e—5t )
vL = 100. e—5t

(b) At time t= 0.5 secsi(t) = 4 (1–e5 t ) = 4 (1 – e – 2.5 ) = 3.67 Amps

(c) To find out the time at which the voltages across the Inductor and the Resistor are equal we
can equate the expressions for vR = 100 (1—e—5t ) and vL = 100.e—5t and solve for t. But the
simpler method is, we know that since the applied voltage is 100 V the condition v R =v Lwill also
be satisfiedwhenv R =vL = 50 V. i.e vR = 100 (1—e—5t ) = 50 volts and v L= 100.e—5t = 50 V. We
will solve the second equation [ vL = 100. e—5t = 50 V ] to get t which is easier.

e—5t = 50/100 = 0.5 .

Taking natural logarithm on both sides we get:
--5t .ln(e) = ln 0.5 i.e --5t .1 = -0.693 i.e t = 0.693/5 = 0.139 secs

∴ The voltages across the resistance and the Inductance are equal at time t = 0.139 secs

Example 3: In the figure shown below after the steady state condition is reached , at time t=0
the switch K is suddenly opened. Find the value of the current through the inductor at time t =
0.5 seconds.

Solution: The current in the path acdb ( through the resistance of 40 Ω alone) is 100/40 =
2.5Amps.( Both steady state and transient are same )
The steady state current through the path aefb (through the resistance of 40 Ω and inductance
of 4H ) is also = 100/40 = 2.5 Amps.

Now when the switch K is suddenly opened, the current through the path acdb( through the
resistance of 40 Ω alone) immediately becomes zero because this path contains only resistance.
But the current through the inductor decays gradually but now through the different path efdce
The decay current through a closed RL circuit is given by I.e – t / τ where I is the earlier steady
state current of 2.5 amps through L and τ = L/R of the decay circuit. It is to be noted carefully
here that in the decay path both resistors are there and hence R =40+40 = 80Ω
Hence τ= L/R = 4/80 = 0.05 secs

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Hence the current through the inductor at time 0.5 secs is given by i(t) @0.5secs =2.5.e – 0.5 / 0.05
i.e i(t) @0.5secs = 2.5.e – 10

i.e i(t) @0.5secs= 1.14x10 – 4 Amps

Example 4: In the circuit shown below the switch is closed to position 1 at time t = 0 secs. Then
at time t = 0.5 secs the switch is moved to position 2. Find the expressions for the current
through the circuit from 0 to 0. 5 msecs and beyond 0. 5 msecs.

Solution:The time constant τof the circuit in both the conditions is same and is given by τ = L/R
= 0.5/50 = 0.01 secs

1. During the time t=0 to 0.5 msecs. i(t) is given by the standard expression for growing
current through a L R circuit: i(t)during 0 to 0.5 msecs = V/R ( 1—e –t / τ )
i(t)during 0 to 0.5 msecs = V/R ( 1—e –t / 0.01 ) Amps
And the current i(t) @ t= 0.5 msecs = 10/50 ( 1-- e – 0.5x10-3 / 0.01 ) = 0.2 (1 – e—0.05 ) = 9.75 mA
i(t) @ t = 0.5 msecs = 9.75 mA and this would be the initial current when the switch is moved to
position 2

2. During the time beyond 0.5 msecs ( switch is in position 2): The initial current is 9.75 mA .
The standard expression for the growing currenti(t) = V/R ( 1—e –t / τ ) is not applicable now
since it has been derived with initial condition of i(t) =0 at t=0 where as the initial condition for
the current i(t) now in position 2 is 9.75 mA . Now an expression for i(t) in position 2 is to be
derived from first principles taking fresh t=0 and initial current i(0) as 9.75mA.
The governing equation in position 2 is given by :
50i+0.5di/dt = 5
We will use the same separation of variables method to solve this differential equation. Dividing
the above equation by 0.5, then multiplying by dt and separating the terms containing the two
variables i and t we get:
100i + di/dt = 10 i.e 100i.dt +di = 10.dt i.e di = dt ( 10 – 100i ) i.e di/ ( 10 – 100i ) = dt
Now integrating on both sides we get

--1/100 ln ( 10 -- 100i ) = t + K ----------------- (1)

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The constant K is now to be evaluated by invoking the new initial condition i(t) = 9.75 mAat t =0

--1/100 ln ( 10 – 100x9.75X10--3 ) = K = --1/100 ln ( 10 – 0.975 ) = --1/100 ln (9.025)

Substituting this value of K in the above equation (1) we get

--1/100 ln ( 10 -- 100i ) = t --1/100 ln (9.025)
--1/100 ln ( 10 -- 100i ) + 1/100 ln (9.025) = t
--1/100 [ln ( 10 -- 100i ) -- ln (9.025)] = t
--1/100 . ln [ ( 10 -- 100i ) / (9.025)] = t
ln [( 10 -- 100i ) / (9.025)] = --100t
Taking antilogarithm to base e on both sides we get:
( 10 -- 100i ) / (9.025)] = e--100t
( 10 -- 100i ) = 9.025 x e--100t
( 10 --9.025 x e--100t ) = 100i
i = ( 10 --9.025 x e--100t )/ 100 = 10/100 -- 9.025 x e--100t /100

And finally i = 0.1 –0.09. e--100t

The currents during the periods t = o to 0.5 mses and beyond t = 0.5msec are shown in the
figure below. Had the switch been in position 1 all through, the current would have reached the
steady state value of 0.2 amps corresponding to source voltage of 10 volts as shown in the top
curve. But since the switchis changed to position 2 the current changed it’s path towards the
new steady state current of 0.1 Amps corresponding the new source voltage of 5 Volts from 0.5
msecs onwards.

Example 5: In the circuit shown below the switch is kept in position 1 upto 250 μsecs and then
moved to position 2. Find
(a) The current and voltage across the resistor at t = 100 μsecs
(b) The current and voltage across the resistor at t = 350 μsecs

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Solution : The time constant τ of the circuit is given by τ = L/R = 200mH/8KΩ = 25 μsec and is
same in both the switch positions.

(a) The current in the circuit upto 250 μsec ( till switch is in position 1 ) is given by :
i(t) growing = V/R (1 – e –t / τ ) = (16/8)X10 --3 (1 – e –t / 25 x10--6 ) = 2x(1 – e –t / 25 x10 –6) mA

 The current in the circuit @100μsec is given by

i(t) @100 μsec = 2x (1 – e –100 μsec / 25 μsec) mA = 2x(1 – e –4) mA = 1.9633 mA

i(t) @100 μsec = 1.9633 m

 The Voltage across the resistoris given by vR@100 μsec = R x i(t) @100 μsec
vR@100 μsec = 8 KΩ x1.9633 mA = 15.707 V

vR@100 μsec = 15.707 V

(b) (b)

 The current in the circuit @350 μsec is the decaying current and is given by:

i(t)Decaying= I(0).e – t / τ where I(0) is the initial current and in this case it is the growing current
@250μsec. ( Since the switch is changed @250μsec ) The time t is to be reckoned from this time
of 250 μsec. Hence t = (350—250) = 100μsec. So we have to calculate first i(t)growing(@250
μsec)which is given by:
i(t) growing(@250 μsec) = V/R (1 – e –t / τ ) = (16/8)X10 --3 (1 – e –t / 25 μsec) = 2x(1 – e –250/ 25 μsec) mA
=2x(1 – e –10) mA = 1.999 mA
i(t)growing(@250 μsec) = 1.999 mA = I(0)

Hence i(t) @350 μsec =I(0).e – t / τ = 1.99x e – 100 μsec /25 μsecmA = 1.99x e – 4mA = 0.03663 mA

i(t)@350 μsec = 0.03663 mA

 The voltage across the resistor vR @350 μsec = Rxi(t@350 μsec) = 8KΩx0.03663 mA
vR @350 μsec= 0.293V

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Example 6: In the circuit shown below the switch is kept in position 1 up to 100 μ secs and then
it is moved to position 2 . Supply voltage is 5V DC . Find

a) The current and voltage across the capacitor at t = 40 μ secs

b) The current and voltage across the resistor at t = 150 μ secs

Solution:The time constant τ of the circuit is same in both conditions and is given by τ = RC =
40x103x200x10x-12 = 8 μsec

a) The time t = 40 μsec corresponds to the switch in position 1 and in that condition the
current i(t) is given by the standard expression for charging current

i(t) = (V/R) [e-t/τ ]

i(t) @40 μsec = 5v/40KΩ [e-40/8 ] Amps = 0.125x[ e-5 ] mA = 0.84224 μA

i(t) @40 μsec = 0.84224 μA

The voltage across the capacitor during the charging period is given by V [1- e-t/τ ].

vC(t) @40 μsec = 5[1 -- e-40/8 ] = 5[1 -- e-5 ] = 4.9663 Volts

vC(t) @40 μsec = 4.9663 Volts

b) The time t = 150 μsec corresponds to the switch in position 2 and the current i(t) is
given by the discharge voltage expression i(t) = [vC(t)0/R]. e-t/τ

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Where vC(t)0 is the initial capacitor voltage when the switch was changed to position 2
and it is the voltage that has built up by 100 μsec during the charging time (switch in
position 1 ) and hence is given by
vC(t)@100μsec = 5[1- e -100/8 ] volts = 5x[1- e-12.5 ] Volts = 4.999 Volts
And now t=150 μsec from beginning is equal to t = (150-100) = 50 μsec from the time
switch is changed to position 2.
Therefore the current through the resistor at 150 μsec from the beginning = i(t) 150μsec=
(4.999/40KΩ). e-t/τ
i(t)150μsec = 0.1249 x e-50/8 = 0.241 μA
i(t)150μsec = 0.241 μA
And the voltage across the resistor = R x i(t) = 40KΩ x 0.241 μA = 0.00964v

Example 7: In the circuit shown below find out the expressions for the current i 1 and i2 when
the switch is closed at time t= 0

Solution: It is to be noted that in this circuit there are two current loops 1 and 2 . Current i 1
alone flows through the resistor 15 Ω and the current i 2 alone flows through the inductance0.5
H where as both currents i1 and i2 flow through the resistor 20 Ω. Applying KVL to the two
loops taking care of this point we get

20(i1 + i2 ) + 15 i1 = 100 i.e 35 i1 + 20 i2 = 100 ---------(1)

and 20(i1 + i2 ) + 0.5 di2/dt = 100 ; 20 i1+ 20 i2 +0.5 di2/dt = 100 ---------- (2)

Substituting the value of i 1 = [100/35 – (20/35) i2] = 2.86 – 0.57 i2 obtained from the above
equation (1) into equation (2) we get :

20 [2.86 – 0.57 i2] +20i2 + 0.5 (di2/dt) = 100

57.14 – 11.4 i2 +20i2 + 0.5 (di2/dt) = 100

(di2/dt) i2 +17.14 i2 = 85.72

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The solution for this equation is given by i2(t) = K. e – 17.14t + 85.72/17.14 and the constant K
can be evaluated by invoking the initial condition. The initial current through the inductor = 0
at time t = 0 .

Hence K = -- 85.72/17.14 = -- 5

Therefore i2(t) = 5 ( 1-- e – 17.14t ) Amps

And current i1(t) = 2.86 – 0.57 i2 = 2.86 – 0.57 [5 ( 1-- e – 17.14t ) ] = 0.01 + 2.85 e – 17.14t Amps
And current i1(t) = 0.01 + 2.85 e – 17.14t Amps

Example 8 : In the circuit shown below find an expression for the current i(t) when the switch is
changed from position 1 to 2 at time t= 0 .

Solution: The following points are to be noted with reference to this circuit:

 When the switch is changed to position 2 the circuit is equivalent to a normal source
free circuit but with a current dependent voltage source given as 10i.
 The initial current in position 2 is same as the current when the switch was in position 1
( for a long time ) and is given by I0 = 500/(40+60) = 5 Amps

The loop equation in position 2 is given by : 60i + 0.4 di/dt = 10i i.e ( 50/0.4 )i + di/dt = 0

Writing the equation in the ‘s’notation where ‘s’ is the operator equivalent to (d/dt) we get

( s+ 125 ) i = 0 and the characteristic equation will be ( s+ 125 ) = 0

Hence the solution i(t) is given by i(t) = K . e--125t. The constant K can be evaluated by invoking
the initial condition that i(t) @ t=0 is equal to I0 = 5 amps .Then the above equation becomes:

5 = K . e—125X0 i.e K = 5 and hence the current in the circuit when the switch is changed to
position 2 becomes: i(t) = 5. e--125t Amps

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Example 9 : In the circuit shown below find an expression for the current i(t) when the switch is
opened at time t= 0

Solution: The following points may be noted with reference to this circuit:

 When the switch is opened the circuit is equivalent to a normal source free circuit but
with a current dependent voltage source given as 5i.
 The initial current I0 when the switch is opened is same as the current when the switch
was closed for a long time and is given by I0 = 100/(10+10) = 5 Amps

The loop equation when the switch is opened is given by :

(1/4x10—6)∫idt + 10i = 5i
(1/4x10—6)∫idt + 5i = 0

Differentiating the above equation we get :

5.(di/dt) + (1/4x10—6)i = 0 i.e. = (di/dt) + (1/20 x 10—6)i = 0

Writing the above equation in the ‘s’notation where ‘s’ is the operator equivalent to (d/dt) we
get

( s+ 1/20 x 10—6 ) i = 0 and the characteristic equation will be ( s+ 1/20 x 10—6 ) = 0

The solution i(t) is given by i(t) = K . e–t/20 x 10—6. The constant K can be evaluated by invoking
the initial condition that i(t) @ t=0is equal to I0 = 5 amps .Then the above equation becomes:

5 = K . e –t/20 x 10—6 i.e K = 5 and hence the current in the circuit when the switch is opened
becomes: i(t) = 5. e –t/20 x 10—6 Amps

Example 10: A series RLC circuit as shown in the figure below has R = 5Ω,L= 2H and C =
0.5F.The supply voltage is 10 V DC . Find

a) The current in the circuit when there is no initial charge on the capacitor.
b) The current in the circuit when the capacitor has initial voltage of 5V
c) Repeat question (a) when the resistance is changed to 4 Ω

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d) Repeat question (a) when the resistance is changed to 1 Ω

Solution: The basic governing equation of this series circuit is given by :

Ri + 1/C∫ 𝒊𝒅𝒕 + L. (di/dt)= V
On differentiation we get the same equation in the standard differential equation form
L(d2i/dt2)+ R(di/dt)+ (1/C)i = 0

By dividing the equation by L and using the operator ‘s’ for d/dt we get theequation in the
form of characteristic equation as :
[s2 + (R/L)s + (1/LC)] = 0

Whose roots are given by:

s1,s2 =− R/2L±√[(R/2L)2− (1/LC)]= −α ±√(α2– ω02)

and three types of solutions are possible.

1. α > ω0, i.e when LC > (2L/R)2 s1 and s2 will both be negative real numbers, leading to what is
referred to as an over damped responsegiven by :
i (t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t
2. α = ω0, , i.e when LC = (2L/R)2 s1 and s2 are equal which leads to what is called a critically
damped responsegiven by :
i (t) = e−αt(A1t + A2)
2
3. α < ω0, i.e when LC < (2L/R) both s1 and s2 will have nonzero imaginary components, leading to
what is known as an under damped responsegiven by :

i (t) = e−αt(A1 cosωd t + A2 sinωd t)

whereωdis called natural resonant frequency and is given given by:
ωd = √ω02– α2

The procedure to evaluate the complete solution consists of the following steps for each part of the
question:
1. We have to first calculate the roots for each part of the question and depending on to which
case the roots belong we have to take the appropriate solution .
2. Then by invoking the first initial condition i.e i = 0 at t=0 obtain the first relation between A1
and A2or one of its values.
3. If one constant value is obtained directly substitute it into the above solution and take its first
derivative. Or else directly take the first derivative of the above solution

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4. Now obtain the value di/dt @ t= 0 from the basic RLC circuit equation by invoking the initial
conditions of vC@ t=0 and i(t) @ t=0 . Now equate this to the differential of the solution for i(t) to
get the second relation between A1 and A2( or the second constant . Now using these two
equations we can solve for A1 and A2 and subsititute in the solution for i(t) to get the final
solution.

(a) s1,s2 = − R/2L±√[(R/2L)2− (1/LC)] = (-5/2x2)±√[(5/2x2)2 – (1/2x0.5)] = -1.25 ± 0.75.

i.e. s1 = --0.5 and s2 = --2

In this case the roots are negative real numbers and the solution is given by :
i (t) = A1es1t+ A2es2t= A1e-0.5t+ A2e-2t ------------------(1)
Now we will apply the first initial condition i.e i(t) = 0 at t=0 .Then we get
0 = A1e-0.5x0+ A2e-2x0 i.e. A1+ A2 = 0

The basic equation for voltage in the series RLC circuit is given as :

V = R.i(t) + vC(t) + L.(di/dt) i.e di/dt = 1/L [ V -R.i(t) - vC(t)

At time t=0 we get
(di/dt)@ t=0 = 1/L [ V -R.i(t=0) - vC(t=0) ]---------------- (2)
But we know that the voltage across the capacitor and current are zero at time t=0 .
Therefore (di/dt)@ t=0 = V/L = 10/2 = 5--------------------- (3)

Now the equation for i(t) at equation (1) is differentiated to get

(di/dt) = -0.5A1e-0.5t-2A2e-2t
and the above value of (di/dt)@ t=0 = 5 is substituted in that to get the second equation with A1 and A2
(di/dt)@ t=0 = 5 = -0.5A1e-0.5x0-2A2e-2x0 = -0.5A1--- 2A2
Now we can solve the two equations for A1 and A2

A1+ A2 = 0 and -0.5A1--2A2 = 5 to get A1 = 10/3 and A2 = --- 10/3

And the final solution for i(t) is : (10/3)[e-0.5t– e-2t ] Amps

(b) At time t=0 the voltage across the capacitor = 5V ie. vC(t=0) = 5V . But i(t=0) is still =0.using these
values in the equation (2) above we get
(di/dt)@ t=0 = ½ (10-5 ) = 2-5
Then the two equations in A1 and A2 are A1+ A2 = 0 and -0.5A1 -- 2A2 =2.5
Solving these two equations we get A1 = 5/3 and A2 = -5/3
And the final solution for i(t) is : (5/3)[e-0.5t– e-2t ] Amps

(c) The roots of the characteristic equation when the Resistance is changed to 4
s1,s2 = − R/2L±√[(R/2L)2− (1/LC)] = (-4/2x2) ±√[(4/2x2)2 – (1/2x0.5)] = -1.0
i.e the roots are real and equal and the solution is given by
i (t) = e−αt(A1t + A2) = e−1t(A1t + A2) ------------ (4)
Now using the initial condition i(t) = 0 at time t=0 we get A2 = 0

We have already found in equation (3) for the basic series RLC circuit (di/dt)@ t=0 =5

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Now we will find di(t)/dt of equation (4) and equate it to the above value.
di /dt = -e−1t(A1t + A2) + e−1t (A1) = e−1t [A1 – A1t –A2] and
(di /dt) @t=0= e−1x0 [A1 – A1x0 –A2] i.e A1 – A2 = 5
Therefore A1 =5 and A2 = 0
And the final solution for i(t) is i(t) = 5te−1tAmps

(d) Roots of the characteristic equation when the resistance is changed to 1 Ω are :

s1,s2 = − R/2L±√[(R/2L)2− (1/LC)] = (-1/2x2) ±√[(1/4)2 – (1/2x0.5)] = --0.25 ±j0.94

The roots are complex and so the solution is then given by : i (t) = e−αt(A1 cosωd t + A2 sinωd t)
Where α = 0.25 and ωd= 0.9465
Now we will apply the initial conditions to find out the constants A1 and A2
First initial condition is i(t)@t=0 = 0 applying this into the equation : i (t) = e −αt(A1 cosωd t + A2 sinωd t)
we get A1 = 0 and using this value of A1 in the abve equation for i(t) we get
i (t) = e−αt(A2 sinωd t)
We have already obtained the second initial condition as di (t) /dt@t=0= 5 from the basic equation of the
series RLC circuit. Now let us differentiate above equation for current i.e :i (t) = e −αt(A2 sinωd t) and
equate it to 5 to get the second constant A2
di (t) /dt = e−αt(A2 ωd cos ωd t) + (A2 sinωd t) . –α. e−αt
di (t) /dt @t=0 =A2. ωd= 5
i.e A2 = 5 / ωd = 5/0.94 = 5.3
Now using this value of A2 and the values of α = 0.25 and ωd = 0.94in the above expression for the
current we finally get :
i (t) = e−0.25t(2.569 sin 1.9465t)

The currents in all the three different cases (a), (c) and (d) are shown below :

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UNIT-4

LOCUS DIAGRAMS, RESONANCE AND MAGNETIC CIRCUITS

 Locus Diagrams with variation of various parameters

 Series RC and RL circuits
 Parallel RLC circuits
 Resonance
 Series and Parallel circuits
 Concept of Bandwidth and Quality factor
 Magnetic circuits
 Faradays Laws of Electromagnetic Induction
 Concepts of Self and Mutual Inductance
 Dot convention
 Coefficient of coupling
 Composite Magnetic circuits
 Analysis of Series and Parallel Magnetic circuits
 Summary of important concepts and Formulae
 Illustrative Examples

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Locus Diagrams with variation of various parameters:

Introduction: In AC electrical circuits the magnitude and phase of the current vector depends
upon the values of R,L&C when the applied voltage and frequency are kept constant. The path
traced by the terminus (tip) of the current vector when the parameters R,L&C are varied is
called the current Locus diagram . Locus diagrams are useful in studying and understanding the
behavior of the RLC circuits when one of these parameters is varied keeping voltage and
frequency constant.
In this unit,Locus diagrams are developed and explained for series RC,RL circuits and Parallel LC
circuits along with their internal resistances when the parameters R,L and C are varied.
The term circle diagram identifies locus plots that are either circular or semicircular. The
defining equations of such circle diagrams are also derived in this unit for series RC and RL
diagrams.
In both series RC,RL circuits and parallel LC circuits resistances are taken to be in series with L
and C to highlight the fact that all practical L and C components will have at least a small value
of internal resistance.

Series RL circuit with varying Resistance R:

Refer to the series RL circuit shown in the figure (a) below with constant XL and varying R. The
current IL lags behind the applied voltage V by a phase angle Ɵ = tan -1(XL/R) for a given value of
R as shown in the figure (b) below. When R=0 we can see that the current is maximum equal to
V/XL and lies along the I axis with phase angle equal to 90 0. When R is increased from zero to
infinity the current gradually reduces from V/XL to 0 and phase angle also reduces from 900 to
00. As can be seen from the figure, the tip of the current vector traces the path of a semicircle
with its diameter along the +ve I axis.

Fig(a): Series RL circuit with Fig(b): Locus of current vector I L with variation of R
Varying Resistance R

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The related equations are:

IL = V/Z Sin Ɵ = XL/Z or Z = XL/ Sin Ɵ and Cos Ɵ = R / Z
Therefore IL = (V/XL) Sin Ɵ
For constant V and XL the above expression for IL is the polar equation of a circle with diameter
(V/XL) as shown in the figure above.

Circle equation for the RL circuit: (with fixed reactance and variable Resistance):

The X and Y coordinates of the current IL are

IX = IL Sin Ɵ IY = IL Cos Ɵ
From the relations given above and earlier we get
IX = (V/Z )( XL/Z) = V XL/Z2-----------------------------------(1)
and IY = (V/Z )( R/Z) = V R/Z2--------------------------------------- (2)
Squaring and adding the above two equations we get

IX2 + IY2 = V2(XL2+R2) / Z4 = (V2Z2 )/ Z4 = V2/Z2 ---------------------------- (3)

From equation (1) above we have Z2 = V XL / IX and substituting this in the above equation (3)
we get :
IX2 + I Y2 = V2/ (V X L / I X ) = (V/X L) I X or
IX2 + I Y2 − (V/X L) I X = 0
2
Adding (V/2XL) to both sides ,the above equation can be written as
[IX − V/2XL ]2+ I Y2 = (V/2XL)2-----------------------------------------------(4)
Equation (4) above represents a circle with a radius of (V/2XL) and with it’s coordinates of the
centre as (V/2X L , 0)

Series RC circuit with varying Resistance R:

Refer to the series RC circuit shown in the figure (a) below with constant X C and varying R. The
current IC leads the applied voltage V by a phase angle Ɵ = tan -1(XC/R) for a given value of R as
shown in the figure (b) below. When R=0 we can see that the current is maximum equal to −
V/XC and lies along the negative I axis with phase angle equal to − 900. When R is increased
from zero to infinity the current gradually reduces from −V/XC to 0 and phase angle also
reduces from −900 to 00. As can be seen from the figure, the tip of the current vector traces the
path of a semicircle but now with its diameter along the negative I axis.

Circle equation for the RC circuit: (with fixed reactance and variable Resistance):

In the same way as we got for the Series RL circuit with varying resistance we can get the circle
equation for an RC circuit with varying resistance as :
[IX + V/2XC ]2+ IY2 = (V/2XC)2

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whose coordinates of the centre are (−V/2XC , 0) and radius equal to V/2XC

Fig: Series RC circuit with Fig: Locus of current vector IC

Varying Resistance R with variation of R

Series RL circuit with varying Reactance XL:

Refer to the series RL circuit shown in the figure (a) below with constant R and varying X L. The
current IL lags behind the applied voltage V by a phase angle Ɵ = tan -1(XL/R) for a given value of
R as shown in the figure (b) below. When X L =0 we can see that the current is maximum equal
to V/R and lies along the +ve V axis with phase angle equal to 0 0. When X L is increased from
zero to infinity the current gradually reduces from V/R to 0 and phase angle increases from 00
to 900. As can be seen from the figure, the tip of the current vector traces the path of a
semicircle with its diameter along the +ve V axis and on to its right side.

Fig(a): Series RL circuit with varying XL Fig(b) : Locus of current vector I L with variation of XL

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Series RC circuit with varying Reactance XC:

Refer to the series RC circuit shown in the figure (a) below with constant R and varying XC. The
current IC leads the applied voltage V by a phase angle Ɵ= tan -1(XC/R) for a given value of R as
shown in the figure (b) below. When XC =0 we can see that the current is maximum equal to
V/R and lies along the V axis with phase angle equal to 0 0. When XC is increased from zero to
infinity the current gradually reduces from V/R to 0 and phase angle increases from 0 0 to −900.
As can be seen from the figure, the tip of the current vector traces the path of a semicircle with
its diameter along the +ve V axis but now on to its left side.

Fig(a): Series RC circuit with varying X C Fig(b): Locus of current vector I C with variation of XC

Parallel LC circuits:
Parallel LC circuit along with its internal resistances as shown in the figures below is considered
here for drawing the locus diagrams. As can be seen, there are two branch currents I C and IL
along with the total current I. Locus diagrams of the current I L or IC (depending on which arm is
varied)and the total current I are drawn by varying RL, RC , XL and XC one by one.

Varying XL:

Fig(a): parallel LC circuit with Internal Resistances R L and RC in series with L (Variable) and C
(fixed) respectively.

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The current IC through the capacitor is constant since RC and C are fixed and it leads the voltage
vector OV by an angle ƟC = tan-1 (XC/RC) as shown in the figure (b). The current I L through the
inductance is the vector OIL . It’s amplitude is maximum and equal to V/R L when XL is zero and it
is in phase with the applied voltage V. When X L is increased from zero to infinity it’s amplitude
decreases to zero and phase will be lagging the voltage by 90 0. In between, the phase angle will
be lagging the voltage V by an angle Ɵ L = tan-1 (XL/RL). The locus of the current vector IL is a
semicircle with a diameter of length equal to V/R L. Note that this is the same locus what we got
earlier for the series RL circuit with XL varying except that here V is shown horizontally.
Now, to get the locus of the total current vector OI we have to add vectorially the currents I C
and IL . We know that to get the sum of two vectors geometrically we have to place one of the
vectors staring point (we will take varying amplitude vector I L)at the tip of the other vector (we
will take constant amplitude vector IC)and then join the start of fixed vector I C to the end of
varying vector I L. Using this principle we can get the locus of the total current vector OI by
shifting the IL semicircle starting point O to the end of current vector OIC keeping the two
diameters parallel. The resulting semicircle ICIBT shown in the figure in dotted lines is the locus
of the total current vector OI.

Fig (b): Locus of current vector I in Parallel LC circuit when XL is varied from 0 to ∞

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Varying XC:

Fig.(a) parallel LC circuit with Internal Resistances RL and RC in series with L (fixed) and C
(Variable) respectively.

The current IL through the inductor is constant since R L and L are fixed and it lags the voltage
vector OV by an angle ƟL = tan-1 (XL/RL) as shown in the figure (b). The current IC through the
capacitance is the vector OIC . It’s amplitude is maximum and equal to V/R C when XC is zero and
it is in phase with the applied voltage V. When X C is increased from zero to infinity it’s amplitude
decreases to zero and phase will be leading the voltage by 90 0. In between, the phase angle will
be leading the voltage V by an angle Ɵ C = tan-1 (XC/RC). The locus of the current vector IC is a
semicircle with a diameter of length equal to V/RC as shown in the figure below. Note that this
is the same locus what we got earlier for the series RC circuit with X C varying except that here V
is shown horizontally.
Now, to get the locus of the total current vector OI we have to add vectorially the currents I C
and IL . We know that to get the sum of two vectors geometrically we have to place one of the
vectors staring point (we will take varying amplitude vector I C)at the tip of the other vector (we
will take constant amplitude vector IL) and then join the start of the fixed vector I L to the end of
varying vector IC. Using this principle we can get the locus of the total current vector OI by
shifting the IC semicircle starting point O to the end of current vector OI L keeping the two
diameters parallel. The resulting semicircle ILIBT shown in the figure in dotted lines is the locus
of the total current vector OI.

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Fig(b) : Locus of current vector I in Parallel LC circuit when XC is varied from 0 to ∞

Varying RL:

The current IC through the capacitor is constant since R C and C are fixed and it leads the voltage
vector OV by an angle ƟC = tan-1 (XC/RC) as shown in the figure (b). The current I L through the
inductance is the vector OIL . It’s amplitude is maximum and equal to V/XL when R L is zero. Its
phase will be lagging the voltage by 900. When RL is increased from zero to infinity it’s
amplitude decreases to zero and it is in phase with the applied voltage V. In between, the phase
angle will be lagging the voltage V by an angle Ɵ L = tan-1 (XL/RL). The locus of the current vector
IL is a semicircle with a diameter of length equal to V/R L. Note that this is the same locus what
we got earlier for the series RL circuit with R varying except that here V is shown horizontally.

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Fig.(a) parallel LC circuit with Internal Resistances R L (Variable) and RC (fixed) in series with L
and C respectively.
Now, to get the locus of the total current vector OI we have to add vectorially the currents I C
and IL . We know that to get the sum of two vectors geometrically we have to place one of the
vectors staring point (we will take varying amplitude vector I L)at the tip of the other vector (we
will take constant amplitude vector IC)and then join the start of fixed vector IC to the end of
varying vector I L. Using this principle we can get the locus of the total current vector OI by
shifting the IL semicircle starting point O to the end of current vector OI C keeping the two
diameters parallel. The resulting semicircle ICIBT shown in the figure in dotted lines is the locus
of the total current vector OI.

Fig(b) : Locus of current vector I in Parallel LC circuit when RL is varied from 0 to ∞

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Varying RC:

Fig.(a) parallel LC circuit with Internal Resistances RL (fixed) and RC (Variable) in series with
L and C respectively.

The current IL through the inductor is constant since R L and L are fixed and it lags the voltage
vector OV by an angle ƟL = tan-1 (XL/RL) as shown in the figure (b). The current IC through the
capacitance is the vector OIC . It’s amplitude is maximum and equal to V/X C when RC is zero and
its phase will be leading the voltage by 90 0 . When RC is increased from zero to infinity it’s
amplitude decreases to zero and it will be in phase with the applied voltage V. In between, the
phase angle will be leading the voltage V by an angle Ɵ C = tan-1 (XC/RC). The locus of the current
vector IC is a semicircle with a diameter of length equal to V/X C as shown in the figure below.
Note that this is the same locus what we got earlier for the series RC circuit with R varying
except that here V is shown horizontally.

Now, to get the locus of the total current vector OI we have to add vectorially the currents I C
and IL . We know that to get the sum of two vectors geometrically we have to place one of the
vectors staring point (we will take varying amplitude vector I C)at the tip of the other vector (we
will take constant amplitude vector IL) and then join the start of the fixed vector I L to the end of
varying vector IC. Using this principle we can get the locus of the total current vector OI by
shifting the IC semicircle starting point O to the end of current vector OI L keeping the two
diameters parallel. The resulting semicircle ILIBT shown in the figure in dotted lines is the locus
of the total current vector OI.

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Fig(b) : Locus of current vector I in Parallel LC circuit when RC is varied from 0 to ∞

Resonance :

Series RLC circuit:

The impedance of the series RLC circuit shown in the figure below and the current I through the
circuit are given by :
Z = R + jωL +1 /jωC = R + j ( ωL − 1/ωC)
I = Vs/Z

Fig: Series RLC circuit

The circuit is said to be in resonance when the Inductive reactance is equal to the Capacitive
reactance. i.e. XL = XC or ωL = 1/ωC. (i.e. Imaginary of the impedance is zero) The frequency

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at which the resonance occurs is called resonant frequency. In the resonant condition when XL
= XC they cancel with each other since they are in phase opposition(180 0 out of phase) and net
impedance of the circuit is purely resistive.In this condition the magnitudes of voltages across
the Capacitance and the Inductance are also equal to each other but again since they are of
opposite polarity they cancel with each other and the entire applied voltage appears across the
Resistance alone.
Solving for the resonant frequency from the above condition of Resonance : ωL = 1/ωC
2πfrL = 1/2πfrC
2 2
fr = 1/4π LC and fr = 1/2π√LC
In a series RLC circuit, resonance may be produced by varying L or C at a fixed frequency or by
varying frequency at fixed L and C.

Reactances, Impedance and Resistance of a Series RLC circuit as a function of frequency:

From the expressions for the Inductive and capacitive reactances we can see that when the
frequency is zero, capacitance acts as an open circuit and Inductance as a short circuit. Similarly
when the frequency is infinity inductance acts as an open circuit and the capacitance acts as a
short circuit. The variation of Inductive and capacitive reactances along with Resistance R and
the Total Impedance are shown plotted in the figure below.
As can be seen, when the frequency increases from zero to ∞ Inductive reactance X L (directly
proportional to ω) increases from zero to ∞ and Capacitive reactance XC (inversely proportional
to ω) decreases from −∞ to zero. Whereas, the Impedance decreases from ∞ to Pure
Resistance R as the frequency increases from zero to fr ( as capacitive reactance reduces from
−∞ and becomes equal to Inductive reactance ) and then increases from R to ∞ as the
frequency increases from fr to ∞ (as inductive reactance increases from its value at resonant
frequency to ∞ )

Fig : Reactance and Impedance plots of a Series RLC circuit

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Phase angle of a Series RLC circuit as a function of frequency:

Fig : Phase plot of a Series RLC circuit

The following points can be seen from the Phase angle plot shown in the figure above:

 At frequencies below the resonant frequency capacitive reactance is higher than the
inductive reactance and hence the phase angle of the current leads the voltage.
 As frequency increases from zero to fr the phase angle changes from -900 to zero.
 At frequencies above the resonant frequency inductive reactance is higher than the
capacitive reactance and hence the phase angle of the current lags the voltage.
 As frequency increases from fr and approaches ∞, the phase angle increases from zero
and approaches 900

Band width of a Series RLC circuit:

The band width of a circuit is defined as the Range of frequencies between which the output
power is half of or 3 db less than the output power at the resonant frequency.These
frequencies are called the cutoff frequencies, 3db points or half power points. But when we
consider the output voltage or current, the range of frequencies between which the output
voltage or current falls to 0.707 times of the value at the resonant frequency is called the
Bandwidth BW. This is because voltage/current are related to power by a factor of √ 2 and
when we are consider √ 2 times less it becomes 0.707. But still these frequencies are called

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as cutoff frequencies, 3db points or half power points. The lower end frequency is called lower
cutoff frequency and the higher end frequency is called upper cutoff frequency.

Fig: Plot showing the cutoff frequencies and Bandwidth of a series RLC circuit

Derivation of an expression for the BW of a series RLC circuit:

We know that BW = f 2 – f1 Hz
If the current at points P1 and P2 are 0.707 (1/√ 2) times that of I max ( current at the resonant
frequency) then the Impedance of the circuit at points P 1 and P2 is √ 2 R ( i.e. √ 2 times the
impedance at fr )
But Impedance at point P1 is given by: Z = √ R2 + (1/ω1C – ω1L )2 and equating this to √ 2 R
we get : (1/ω1C) – ω1L = R ------------------- (1)
Similarly Impedance at point P2 is given by: Z = √ R2 + (ω 2L – 1/ω2C )2 and equating this to
√ 2 R we get: ω 2L – (1/ω2C) = R ------ (2)
Equating the above equations (1) and (2) we get:
1/ω1C – ω1L = ω2L – 1/ω2C
Rearranging we get L( ω 1 + ω2 ) = 1/C [( ω1+ ω2)/ ω1ω2] i.e ω1ω2 = 1/LC
But we already know that for a series RLC circuit the resonant frequency is given by ωr2 = 1/LC
Therefore: ω1ω2 = ωr2 ---- (3) and 1/C = ωr2L ------ (4)
Next adding the above equations (1) and (2) we get:
1/ω1C – ω 1L+ ω2L – 1/ω2C = 2R
(ω2 – ω1)L + (1/ω1C – 1/ω2C) = 2R
(ω2 – ω1)L + 1/C[(ω2 – ω1)/ω1ω2) = 2R ------ (5)
Using the values of ω1ω2 and 1/C from equations (3) and (4) above into equation (5) above
we get: (ω2 – ω 1)L + ωr2L [(ω 2 – ω1)/ ωr2) = 2R
i.e. 2L (ω2 – ω1) = 2R i.e. (ω2 – ω1) = R/L and (f2 – f1) = R/2πL ----------- (6)
Or finally Band width BW = R/2πL -------------------------------------------- (7)

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Since fr lies in the centre of the lower and upper cutoff frequencies f1 and f2 using the above
equation (6) we can get:
f1 = fr – R/4πL ------ (8)
f2 = fr + R/4πL ------ (9)
Further by dividing the equation (6) ab ove by fr on both sides we get another important
relation : (f2 – f1) / fr = R/2π fr L or BW / fr = R/2π fr L ------------------- (10)
Here an important property of a coil i.e. Q factor or figure of merit is defined as the ratio of
the reactance to the resistance of a coil.
Q = 2π fr L / R ---------------------------------- (11)
Now using the relation (11) we can rewrite the relation (10) as
Q = fr / BW -------------------------------------(12)

Quality factor of a series RLC circuit:

The quality factor of a series RLC circuit is defined as:
Q = Reactive power in Inductor (or Capacitor) at resonance / Average power at Resonance

Reactive power in Inductor at resonance = I2XL

Reactive power in Capacitor at resonance = I2XC
Average power at Resonance = I2R
Here the power is expressed in the form I2X (not as V 2/X) since I is common through R.L and C
in the series RLC circuit and it gets cancelled during the simplification.
Therefore Q = I2XL / I 2R = I2XC / I2R
i.e. Q = XL / R = ωr L/ R -----------------------------------------(1)
Or Q = XC / R = 1/ωr RC ---------------------------------------(2)
From these two relations we can also define Q factor as :
Q = Inductive (or Capacitive ) reactance at resonance / Resistance
Substituting the value of ωr = 1/√LC in the expressions (1) or (2) for Q above we can get the
value of Q in terms of R, L,C as below.
Q = (1/√LC) L/ R = (1/R) (√L/C)

Selectivity:
Selectivity of a series RLC circuit indicates how well the given circuit responds to a given
resonant frequency and how well it rejects all other frequencies. i.e. the selectivity is directly
proportional to Q factor. A circuit with a good selectivity (or a high Q factor) will have maximum
gain at the resonant frequency and will have minimum gain at other frequencies .i.e. it will have
very low band width. This is illustrated in the figure below.

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Fig: Effect of quality factor on bandwidthVoltage Magnification at resonance:

At resonance the voltages across the Inductance and capacitance are much larger than the
applied voltage in a series RLC circuit and this is called voltage magnification at Resonance. The
voltage magnification is equal to the Q factor of the circuit. This is proven below.
If we take the voltage applied to the circuit as V and the current through the circuit at
resonance as I then
The voltage across the inductance L is: VL = IXL = (V/R) ωr L and
The voltage across the capacitance C is: VC = IXC = V/R ωr C
But we know that the Q of a series RLC circuit = ωr L/ R = 1/R ωr C
Using these relations in the expressions for VL and VC given above we get
VL = VQ and VC = VQ
The ratio of voltage across the Inductor or capacitor at resonance to the applied voltage in a
series RLC circuit is called Voltage magnification and is given by
Magnification = Q = VL/V or VC / V

Important points In Series RLC circuit at resonant frequency :

 The impedance of the circuit becomes purely resistive and minimum i.e Z = R
 The current in the circuit becomes maximum
 The magnitudes of the capacitive Reactance and Inductive Reactance become equal
 The voltage across the Capacitor becomes equal to the voltage across the Inductor at
resonance and is Q times higher than the voltage across the resistor

Bandwidth and Q factor of a Parallel RLC circuit:

Parallel RLC circuit is shown in the figure below. For finding out the BW and Q factor of a
parallel RLC circuit, since it is easier we will work with Admittance , Conductance and
Susceptance instead of Impedance ,Resistance and Reactance like in series RLC circuit.

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Fig: Parallel RLC circuit

Then we have the relation: Y = 1/Z = 1/R + 1/jωL + jωC = 1/R + j ( ωC − 1/ωL)

For the parallel RLC circuit also, at resonance, the imaginary part of the Admittance is zero and
hence the frequency at which resonance occurs is given by: ωr C − 1/ωrL = 0 . From this
we get : ωrC = 1/ωrL and ωr = 1/√LC
which is the same value for ωr as what we got for the series RLC circuit.

At resonance when the imaginary part of the admittance is zero the admittance becomes
minimum.( i.e Impedance becomes maximum as against Impedance becoming minimum in
series RLC circuit ) i.e. Current becomes minimum in the parallel RLC circuit at resonance ( as
against current becoming maximum in series RLC circuit) and increases on either side of the
resonant frequency as shown in the figure below.

Fig: Variation of Impedance and Current with frequency in a Parallel RLC circuit

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Here also the BW of the circuit is given by BW = f2-f1 where f2 and f1 are still called the upper
and lower cut off frequencies but they are 3db higher cutoff frequencies since we notice that at
these cutoff frequencies the amplitude of the current is √2 times higher than that of the
amplitude of current at the resonant frequency.
The BW is computed here also on the same lines as we did for the series RLC circuit:
If the current at points P1 and P2 is √ 2 (3db) times higher than that of Imin( current at the
resonant frequency) then the admittance of the circuit at points P 1 and P2 is also √ 2 times
higher than the admittance at fr )
But amplitude of admittance at point P 1 is given by: Y = √ 1/R2 + (1/ω1L - ω1C )2 and equating
this to √ 2 /R we get
1/ω1L − ω1C = 1/R----------------- (1)
Similarly amplitude of admittance at point P2 is given by: Y = √ 1/R2 + (ω2C − 1/ω2L)2 and
equating this to √ 2 /R we get
ω2C − 1/ω 2L = 1/R ----------------- (2)
Equating LHS of (1) and (2) and further simplifying we get
1/ω1L − ω1C = ω2C − 1/ω2L
1/ω1L + 1/ω2L = ω1C + ω2C
1/L [(ω1 + ω 2)/ ω1ω 2] = (ω1 + ω 2)C
1/L C = ω 1ω2
Next adding the equations (1) and (2) above and further simplifying we get
1/ω1L – ω1C + ω2C − 1/ω2L = 2/R
(ω2C – ω1C) + (1/ω1L – 1/ω2L) = 2/R
(ω2 – ω1)C + 1/L [(ω 2 – ω1)/ ω1ω2] = 2/R
Substituting the value of ω1ω 2 = 1/LC
(ω2 − ω1)C + LC/L [(ω2 − ω 1)] = 2/R
(ω2 − ω1)C + C [(ω2 − ω1)] = 2/R
2 C [(ω 2 − ω1)] = 2/R
Or [(ω2 − ω1)] = 1/RC
From which we get the band width BW = f2-f1 = 1/2π RC
Dividing both sides by fr we get : (f2-f1)/ fr = 1/2π fr RC ---------- (1)
Quality factor of a Parallel RLC circuit:

The quality factor of a Parallel RLC circuit is defined as:

Q = Reactive power in Inductor (or Capacitor) at resonance / Average power at Resonance
Reactive power in Inductor at resonance = V2/XL
Reactive power in Capacitor at resonance = V2/XC
Average power at Resonance = V2/R
Here the power is expressed in the form V /X (not as I2X as in series circuit) since V is common
2

across R,L and C in the parallel RLC circuit and it gets cancelled during the simplification.
Therefore Q = (V2/XL) / (V2/R) = (V2/XC) / (V2/R)

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i.e. Q = R/ XL = R /ωr L --------------------------------------------- (1)

Or Q = R/ XC = ωr RC ---------------------------------------------- (2)
From these two relations we can also define Q factor as :
Q = Resistance /Inductive (or Capacitive ) reactance at resonance
Substituting the value of ωr = 1/√LC in the expressions (1) or (2) for Q above we can get the
value of Q in terms of R, L,C as below.
Q = (1/√LC ) RC = R (√C/L)
Further using the relation Q = ωr RC ( equation 2 above ) in the earlier equation (1) we got in
BW viz. (f2-f1)/ fr = 1/2π fr RC we get : (f2-f1)/ fr = 1/Q or Q = fr / (f 2-f1) = fr / BW
i.e. In Parallel RLC circuit also the Q factor is inversely proportional to the BW.

Admittance, Conductance and Susceptance curves for a Parallel RLC circuit as a function of
frequency :
 The effect of varying the frequency on the Admittance, Conductance and Susceptance of
a parallel circuit is shown in the figure below.
 Inductive susceptance BL is given by BL = - 1/ωL. It is inversely proportional to the
frequency ω and is shown in the in the fourth quadrant since it is negative.
 Capacitive susceptance BC is given by BC = ωC. It is directly proportional to the
frequency ω and is shown in the in the first quadrant as OP .It is positive and linear.
 Net susceptance B = BC - BL and is represented by the curve JK. As can be seen it is zero
at the resonant frequency fr
 The conductance G = 1/R and is constant
 The total admittance Y and the total current I are minimum at the resonant frequency
as shown by the curve VW

Fig: Conductance,Susceptance and Admittance plots of a Parallel RLC circuit

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Current magnification in a Parallel RLC circuit:

Just as voltage magnification takes place across the capacitance and Inductance at the resonant
frequency in a series RLC circuit , current magnification takes place in the currents through the
capacitance and Inductance at the resonant frequency in a Parallel RLC circuit. This is shown
below.
Voltage across the Resistance = V = IR
Current through the Inductance at resonance IL = V/ ωr L = IR / ωr L = I . R/ ωr L = I Q
Similarly
Current through the Capacitance at resonance IC = V/ (1/ωr C ) = IR / (1/ωr C ) = I(R ωr C) = I Q
From which we notice that the quality factor Q = IL / I or IC / I and that the current through the
inductance and the capacitance increases by Q times that of the current through the resistor at
resonance. .

Important points In Parallel RLC circuit at resonant frequency :

 The impedance of the circuit becomes resistive and maximum i.e Z = R

 The current in the circuit becomes minimum
 The magnitudes of the capacitive Reactance and Inductive Reactance become equal
 The current through the Capacitor becomes equal and opposite to the current through
the Inductor at resonance and is Q times higher than the current through the resistor

Magnetic Circuits:
Introduction to the Magnetic Field:

Magnetic fields are the fundamental medium through which energy is converted from one form
to another in motors, generators and transformers. Four basic principles describe how
magnetic fields are used in these devices.
1. A current-carrying conductor produces a magnetic field in the area around it.
Explained in Detail by Fleming’s Right hand rule and Amperes Law.
2. A time varying magnetic flux induces a voltage in a coil of wire if it passes through that
coil.
(basis of Transformer action)
Explained in detail by the Faradays laws of Electromagnetic Induction.
3. A current carrying conductor in the presence of a magnetic field has a force induced in it
( Basis of Motor action)
4. A moving wire in the presence of a magnetic field has a voltage induced in it ( Basis of
Generator action)
We will be studying in this unit the first two principles in detail and the other two principles in
the next unit on DC machines.

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Two basic laws governing the production of a magnetic field by a current carrying conductor :
The direction of the magnetic field produced by a current carrying conductor is given by the
Flemings Right hand rule and its’ amplitude is given by the Ampere’s Law.

Flemings right hand rule: Hold the conductor carrying the current in your right hand such that
the Thumb points along the wire in the direction of the flow of current, then the fingers will
encircle the wire along the lines of the Magnetic force.

Ampere’s Law : The line integral of the magnetic field intensity H around a closed magnetic
path is equal to the total current enclosed by the path.

This is the basic law which gives the relationship between the Magnetic field Intensity H and
the current I and is mathematically expressed as
∮ 𝑯. 𝒅𝒍 = I net
where H is the magnetic field intensity produced by the current Inet and dl is a differential
element of length along the path of integration. H is measured in Ampere-turns per meter.

Important parameters and their relation in magnetic circuits :

 Consider a current carrying conductor wrapped around a ferromagnetic core as shown
in the figure below .

 Applying Ampere’s law, the total amount of magnetic field induced will be proportional
to the amount of current flowing through the conductor wound with N turns around the
ferromagnetic material as shown. Since the core is made of ferromagnetic material, it is
assumed that a majority of the magnetic field will be confined to the core.

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 The path of integration in this case as per the Ampere’s law is the mean path length of
the core, lC . The current passing within the path of integration Inet is then Ni, since the
coil of wire cuts the path of integration N times while carrying the current i. Hence
Ampere’s Law becomes : Hlc = Ni
Therefore H = Ni/lc

 In this sense, H (Ampere turns per meter) is known as the effort required to induce a
magnetic field. The strength of the magnetic field flux produced in the core also
depends on the material of the core. Thus: B = µH where
B = magnetic flux density [webers per square meter, or Tesla (T)]
μ= magnetic permeability of material (Henrys per meter)
H = magnetic field intensity (ampere-turns per meter)
 The constant µ may be further expanded to include relative permeability which can be
defined as below:
µ r = µ /µo
where µo = permeability of free space (equal to that of air)
 Hence the permeability value is a combination of the relative permeability and the
permeability of free space. The value of relative permeability is dependent upon the
type of material used. The higher the amount permeability, the higher the amount of
flux induced in the core. Relative permeability is a convenient way to compare the
magnetizability of materials.
 Also, because the permeability of iron is so much higher than that of air, the majority of
the flux in an iron core remains inside the core instead of travelling through the
surrounding air, which has lower permeability. The small leakage flux that does leave
the iron core is important in determining the flux linkages between coils and the self-
inductances of coils in transformers and motors.
 In a core such as shown in the figure above
B = µH = µ Ni/lc
Now, to measure the total flux flowing in the ferromagnetic core, consideration has to
be made in terms of its cross sectional area (CSA). Therefore:

Φ = ∫ 𝑩. 𝒅𝑨 where: A = cross sectional area throughout the core.

Assuming that the flux density in the ferromagnetic core is constant throughout hence
the equation simplifies to: Φ = B.A
Taking the previous expression for B we get Φ = µ NiA/lc

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Electrical analogy of magnetic circuits:

The flow of magnetic flux induced in the ferromagnetic core is analogous to the flow of electric
current in an electrical circuit hence the name magnetic circuit.

The analogy is as follows:

(a) Electric Circuit (b) Electrical Analogy of Magnetic Circuit

 Referring to the magnetic circuit analogy, F is denoted as magnetomotive force (mmf)

which is similar to Electromotive force in an electrical circuit (emf). Therefore, we can
say that F is the force which pushes magnetic flux around a ferromagnetic core with a
value of Ni (refer to ampere’s law). Hence F is measured in ampere turns. Hence the
magnetic circuit equivalent equation is as shown:
F = Ø.R (similar to V=IR)
We already have the relation Φ = µ NiA/l and using this we get R = F / Φ = Ni/ Φ
R = Ni /( µ NiA/l) = l/ µ A
 The polarity of the mmf will determine the direction of flux. To easily determine the
direction of flux, the ‘right hand curl’ rule is applied:
When the direction of the curled fingers indicates the direction of current flow the
resulting thumb direction will show the magnetic flux flow.
 The element of R in the magnetic circuit analogy is similar in concept to the electrical
resistance. It is basically the measure of material resistance to the flow of magnetic flux.
Reluctance in this analogy obeys the rule of electrical resistance (Series and Parallel
Rules). Reluctance is measured in Ampere-turns per weber.
 The inverse of electrical resistance is conductance which is a measure of conductivity of
a material. Similarly the inverse of reluctance is known as permeance P which
represents the degree to which the material permits the flow of magnetic flux.

 By using the magnetic circuit approach, calculations related to the magnetic field in a
ferromagnetic material are simplified but with a little inaccuracy.

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Equivalent Reluctance of a series Magnetic circuit : Reqseries = R1 + R2 + R3 + ….

Equivalent Reluctance of a Parallel Magnetic circuit: 1/Reqparallel = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ….

Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday’s law – Induced Voltage from a Time-Changing

Magnetic Field:
Faraday’s Law:
Whenever a varying magnetic flux passes through a turn of a coil of wire, voltage will be
induced in the turn of the wire that is directly proportional to the rate of change of the flux
linkage with the turn of the coil of wire.
eind 𝖺 −dØ/dt
eind = −𝒌. dØ/dt
The negative sign in the equation above is in accordance to Lenz’ Law which states:
The direction of the induced voltage in the turn of the coil is such that if the coil is short
circuited, it would produce a current that would cause a flux which opposes the original change
of flux.
And k is the constant of proportionality whose value depends on the system of units chosen. In
the SI system of units k=1 and the above equation becomes:
eind = − dØ/dt
Normally a coil is used with several turns and if there are N number of turns in the coil with the
same amount of flux flowing through it then: eind = − 𝑵 dØ/dt

Change in the flux linkage NØ of a coil can be obtained in two ways:

1. Coil remains stationary and flux changes with time (Due to AC current like in
Transformers and this is called Statically induced e.m.f )
2. Magnetic flux remains constant and stationary in space, but the coil moves relative to
the magnetic field so as to create a change in the flux linkage of the coil ( Like in
Rotating machines and this is a called Dynamically induced e.m.f.

Self inductance:
From the Faradays laws of Electromagnetic Induction we have seen that an e.m.f will be
induced in a conductor when a time varying flux is linked with a conductor and the amplitude of
the induced e.m.f is proportional to the rate of change of the varying flux.
If the time varying flux is produced by a coil of N turns then the coil itself links with the time
varying flux produced by itself and an emf will be induced in the same coil. This is called self
inductance .
The flux Ø produced by a coil of N turns links with its own N turns of the coil and hence the
total flux linkage is equal to NØ = (μ N2 A / l) I [using the expression Φ = µ NiA/l we already

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developed] Thus we see that the total magnetic flux produced by a coil of N turns and linked
with itself is proportional to the current flowing through the coil i.e.
NØ 𝖺 𝑰 or NØ = L 𝑰
From the Faradays law of electromagnetic Induction, the self induced e.m.f for this coil of N
turns is given by:
eind = − 𝑵 dØ/dt = −L dI/dt
The constant of proportionality L is called the self Inductance of the coil or simply Inductance
and its value is given by L = (μ N2 A / l). If the radius of the coil is r then:
L = (μ N 2 πr2 / l) i
From the above two equations we can see that Self Inductance of a coil can be defined as the
flux produced per unit current i.e Weber/Ampere (equation1) or the induced emf per unit rate
of change of current i.e Volt-sec/Ampere (equation 2 )
The unit of Inductance is named after Joseph Henry as Henry and is given to these two
combinations as :
1H = 1WbA-1 = 1VsA-1
Self Inductance of a coil is defined as one Henry if an induced emf of one volt is generated when
the current in the coil changes at the rate of one Ampere per second.
Henry is relatively a very big unit of Inductance and we normally use Inductors of the size of mH
( 10-3 H) or μH (10-3H)

Mutual inductance and Coefficient of coupling:

In the case of Self Inductance an emf is induced in the same coil which produces the varying
magnetic field. The same phenomenon of Induction will be extended to a separate second coil
if it is located in the vicinity of the varying magnetic field produced by the first coil. Faradays
law of electromagnetic Induction is equally applicable to the second coil also. A current flowing
in one coil establishes a magnetic flux about that coil and also about a second coil nearby but of
course with a lesser intensity. The time-varying flux produced by the first coil and surrounding
the second coil produces a voltage across the terminals of the second coil. This voltage is
proportional to the time rate of change of the current flowing through the first coil.
Figure (a) shows a simple model of two coils L1 and L2, sufficiently close together that the flux
produced by a current i1(t) flowing through L1 establishes an open-circuit voltage v2(t) across
the terminals of L2.Mutual inductance,M21, is defined such that
v2(t) = M21di1(t)/dt -------------------- [1]

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Figure (a) A current i1 through L1 produces an open-circuit voltage v2across L2. (b) A current
i2 through L2 produces an open-circuit voltage v1 across L1.

The order of the subscripts on M21 indicates that a voltage response is produced at L2 by a
current source at L1. If the system is reversed, as indicated
in fig.(b) then we have
v1(t) = M12di2(t)/dt -------------------- [2]
It can be proved that the two mutual inductances M12 and M21 are equal and thus, M12 = M21 =
M. The existence of mutual coupling between two coils is indicated by a double-headed arrow,
as shown in Fig. (a )and (b)
Mutual inductance is measured in Henrys and, like resistance, inductance, and capacitance, is a
positive quantity. The voltage M di/dt, however, may appear as either a positive or a negative
quantity depending on whether the current is increasing or decreasing at a particular instant of
time.
Coefficient of coupling k : Is given by the relation M = k√L1 L2 and its value lies between 0 and
1. It can assume the maximum value of 1 when the two coils are wound on the same core such
that flux produced by one coil completely links with the other coil. This is possible in well
designed cores with high permeability. Transformers are designed to achieve a coefficient of
coupling of 1.

Dot Convention:

The polarity of the voltage induced in a coil depends on the sense of winding of the coil. In the
case of Mutual inductance it is indicated by use of a method called “dot convention”. The dot
convention makes use of a large dot placed at one end of each of the two coils which are
mutually coupled. Sign of the mutual voltage is determined as follows:
A current entering the dotted terminal of one coil produces an open circuit voltage with a
positive voltage reference at the dotted terminal of the second coil.
Thus in Fig(a) i1 enters the dotted terminal of L1, v2 is sensed positively at the dotted terminal of
L2, and v2 = M di1/dt .

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It may not be always possible to select voltages or currents throughout a circuit so that the
passive sign convention is everywhere satisfied; the same situation arises with mutual coupling.
For example, it may be more convenient to represent v2 by a positive voltage reference at the
undotted terminal, as shown in Fig (b). Then v 2 = −M di1/dt . Currents also may not always enter
the dotted terminal as indicated by Fig (c) and (d). Then we note that:
A current entering the undotted terminal of one coil provides a voltage that is positively
sensed at the undotted terminal of the second coil.

Figure : (a) and (b) Current entering the dotted terminal of one coil produces a voltage that is
sensed positively at the dotted terminal of the second coil. (c) and (d) Current entering the
undotted terminal of one coil produces a voltage that is sensed positively at the undotted
terminal of the second coil.

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Important Concepts and formulae:

Resonance and Series RLC circuit:

ωr2 = ω1ω 2 = 1/LC ∴ ωr = √ω1ω 2 = 1/√LC

BW = R/2πL

Q = ωr L / R = 1/ ωr RC and in terms of R,L and C = (1/R) (√L/C)

Q = fr / BW i.e. inversely proportional to the BW

Voltage magnification Magnification = Q = VL/V or VC / V

Important points In Series RLC circuit at resonant frequency :

 The impedance of the circuit becomes purely resistive and minimum i.e Z = R
 The current in the circuit becomes maximum
 The magnitudes of the capacitive Reactance and Inductive Reactance become equal
 The voltage across the Capacitor becomes equal to the voltage across the Inductor at
resonance and is Q times higher than the voltage across the resistor

Resonance and Parallel RLC circuit:

ωr2 = ω1ω 2 = 1/LC ∴ ωr = √ω1ω2 = 1/√LC same as in series RLC circuit

BW = 1/2π RC

Q = R /ωr L = ωr RC and in terms of R, L and C = R (√C/L) [ Inverse of what we got

in Series RLC circuit]
Q = fr / BW In Parallel RLC also inversely proportional to the BW

Current Magnification = Q = I L/I or IC / I

Important points In Parallel RLC circuit at resonant frequency :

 The impedance of the circuit becomes resistive and maximum i.e Z = R

 The current in the circuit becomes minimum
 The magnitudes of the capacitive Reactance and Inductive Reactance become equal
 The current through the Capacitor becomes equal and opposite to the current through
the Inductor at resonance and is Q times higher than the current through the resistor

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Magnetic circuits :

Ampere’s Law: ∮ 𝑯. 𝒅𝒍 = I net and in the case of a simple closed magnetic

path of a ferromagnetic material it simplifies to Hl = Ni or H = Ni/l

Magnetic flux density: B = μH

Magnetic field intensity: H = Ni/l
Total magnetic flux intensity: Ø = BA = μHA = μ Ni A / l
Reluctance of the magnetic circuit: R = mmf/Flux = Ni/ Ø = l/μA

Faradays law of electromagnetic Induction:

Self induced e.m.f of a coil of N turns is given by: eind = − 𝑵 dØ/dt = −L dI/dt where L is the
inductance of the coil of N turns with radius r and given by L = (μ N2 πr2 / l) i
Equivalent Reluctance of a series Magnetic circuit: Reqseries = R1 + R2 + R3 + ….
Equivalent Reluctance of a Parallel Magnetic circuit: 1/Reqparallel = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3 + ..
Coefficient of coupling k Is given by the relation: M = k√L 1 L2

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Illustrative examples:
Example 1: A toroidal core of radius 6 cms is having 1000 turns on it. The radius of cross section of the
core 1cm.Find the current required to establish a total magnetic flux of 0.4mWb.When

(a) The core is nonmagnetic

(b) The core is made of iron having a relative permeability of 4000

Solution:

This problem can be solved by the direct application of the following formulae we know in magnetic
circuits: B = Φ/A = µH and H = Ni/l

Where

B = magnetic flux density (Wb/mtr2 ) Φ = Total magnetic flux (Wb))

A = Cross sectional area of the core(mtr2) µ = µrµ0 = Permeability (Henrys/mtr)

µr = Relative permeability of the material ( Dimensionless)

µ0 = free space permeability = 4π x 10-7 Henrys/mtr

H = Magenetic field intensity AT/mtr N = Number of turns of the coil

i = Current in the coil (Amps) l = Length of the coil (mtrs)

from the above relations we can get i as

i = H l/N = (1/ µ )(Φ/A ) l / N = (1/ µ )(Φ/ N) l / A = (1/ µ )(Φ/ N) [ 2πrT / π r 2 C] = [ 2rT Φ / µ N r 2 C]

Where rT is the radius of the toroid and rC is the radius of cross section of the coil

Now we can calculate the currents in the two cases by substituting the respective values.

(a) Here µ = µ0. Therefore i = ( 2 x 6 x 10-2 x 4 x 10-4 )/ (4π x 10-7 x 1000 x 10-4) = 380 Amps
(b) Here µ = µrµ0. Therefore i = ( 2 x 6 x 10-2 x 4 x 10-4 )/ (4000 x4π x 10-7 x 1000 x 10-4) = 0.095 Amps

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Ex.2: (a) Draw the electrical equivalent circuit of the magnetic circuit shown in the figure below. The
area of the core is 2x2 cm2 .The length of the air gap is 1cm and lengths of the other limbs are shown in
the figure. The relative permeability of the core is 4000.

(b) Find the value of the current ‘i’ in the above example which produces a flux density of 1.2 Tesla in
the air gap . The number f turns of the coil are 5000.

Solution: (a)

To draw the equivalent circuit we have to find the Reluctances of the various flux paths independently.

The reluctance of the path abcd is given by: R1 = length of the path abcd /µrµ0A

= (32x10-2) / (4π x 10-7 x 4000 x 4 x 10-4) =1.59 x 105 AT/Wb

The reluctance of the path afed is equal to the reluctance of the path abcd since it has the same length,
same permeability and same cross sectional area. Thus R1 = R2

Similarly the reluctance of the path ag (R3) is equal to that of the path hd (R4) and can be calculated as:
R3 = R4 = (6.5 x 10-2) / (4π x 10-7 x 4000 x 4 x 10-4) = 0.32 x 105 AT/Wb

The reluctance of the air gap path gh RG can be calculated as : RG = length of the air gap path gh/µ0A

( Here it is to be noted that µ is to be taken as µ0 only and µr should not be included)

RG = (1 x 10-2) / (4π x 10-7 x 4 x 10-4 ) = 198.94 x 105 AT/Wb

The equivalent electrical circuit is shown in the figure below with the values of the reluctances as given
below the circuit diagram.

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R1 = R2 = 1.59x105 AT/Wb R3 = R4 = 0.32x105 AT/Wb RG = 198.94x105 AT/Wb

Solution: (b) This problem is solved in the following steps:

1. First the flux through the air gap Φ G is found out. The flux in the air gap ΦGis given by the product
of the Flux density in the air gap B and the cross sectional area of the core in that region A . Hence
ΦG = B.A = 1.2 x 4 x 10-4 = 0.00048 Wb
It is to be noted here that the same flux would be passing through the reluctances R3,RG & R4
2. Next,the Flux in the path afed Φ2 is to be found out . This can be found out by noticing that the
mmf across the reluctance R2 is same as the mmf across the sum of the reluctances R3,RG, and R4
coming in parallel with R4 . Hence by equating them we get

ΦG ( R3 + RG + R4 ) = Φ2 R2 from which we get Φ2 = ΦG (R3 + RG + R4 ) / R2

Hence Φ2 = [0.00048 x ( 0.32 + 198.94 + 0.32)x105 ] / 1.59x105 = 0.06025 Wb

3. Next , the total flux Φ flowing through the reluctance of the path abcd R1 produced by the
winding is to be found out. This is the sum of the air gap flux Φ G and the flux in the outer limb of
the core Φ2 : i.e Φ = ΦG + Φ2 = (0.00048 + 0.06025) = 0.0607 Wb
4. Next , The total mmf F given by F = Ni is to be found out . This is also equal to the sum of the
mmfs across the reluctances R1 and R2 [or (R3 + RG + R4 )] = Φ R1 + Φ2 R2 from which we can get
‘i’ as : ‘i’ = (Φ R1 +Φ2 R2 ) / N = [0.0607 x 1.59x105 + 0.06025 x 1.59x105]/5000 = 3.847 Amps

is = 3.847 Amps

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UNIT-5

TWO PORT NETWORKS

 Introduction
 Impedance Parameters
 Admittance Parameters
 Hybrid Parameters
 Transmission Parameters (ABC D)
 Conversion of one Parameter to other
 Conditions for reciprocity and symmetry
 Interconnection of two port networks in Series ,Parallel and Cascaded
configurations
 Image parameters
 Important Formulae, equations and relations
 Illustrative problems

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Introduction:

A general network having two pairs of terminals, one labeled the “input terminals’’ and the
other the “output terminals,’’ is a very important building block in electronic systems,
communication systems, automatic control systems, transmission and distribution systems, or
other systems in which an electrical signal or electric energy enters the input terminals, is acted
upon by the network, and leaves via the output terminals. A pair of terminals at which a signal
may enter or leave a network is also called a port, and a network like the above having two
such pair of terminals is called a Two - port network. A general two-port network with terminal
voltages and currents specified is shown in the figure below. In such networks the relation
between the two voltages and the two currents can be described in six different ways resulting
in six different systems of Parameters and in this chapter we will consider the most important
four systems.

Impedance Parameters: Z parameters (open circuit impedance parameters)

We will assume that the two port networks that we will consider are composed of linear
elements and contain no independent sources but dependent sources are permissible. We will
consider the two-port network as shown in the figure below.

Fig: A general two-port network with terminal voltages and currents specified. The two-port
network is composed of linear elements, possibly including dependent sources, but not
containing any independent sources.

The voltage and current at the input terminals are V1 & I 1, and V2 & I2 are voltage and current at
the output port. The directions of I1 and I2 are both customarily selected as into the network at
the upper conductors (and out at the lower conductors). Since the network is linear and
contains no independent sources within it, V1 may be considered to be the superposition of two
components, one caused by I1 and the other by I 2. When the same argument is applied to V2,
we get the set of equations
V1 = Z11I1 + Z12I 2
V2 = Z21I1 + Z22I2

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This set of equations can be expressed in matrix notation as

V1 Z11 Z12 I1
V2 Z21 Z22 I2

And in much simpler form as

[V] =[Z][I]
Where [V] ,[Z] and [I]are Voltage, impedance and current matrices. The description of the Z
parameters, defined in the above equations is obtained by setting each of the currents equal to
zero as given below.

Z11 = V1/I1 │ I2=0

Z12 = V1/I2 │ I1=0
Z21 = V2/I1 │ I2=0
Z22 = V2/I2 │ I1=0

Thus ,Since zero current results from an open-circuit termination, the Z parameters are known
as the Open-circuit Impedance parameters. And more specifically Z11 & Z22 are called Driving
point Impedances and Z12 & Z 21 are called Reverse and Forward transfer impedances
respectively.
A basic Z parameter equivalent circuit depicting the above defining equations is shown in the
figure below.

Fig: Z-Parameter equivalent circuit

Admittance parameters: ( Y Parameters or Short circuit admittance parameters)

The same general two port network shown for Z parameters is applicable here also and is
shown below.

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Fig: A general two-port network with terminal voltages and currents specified. The two-port
network is composed of linear elements, possibly including dependent sources, but not
containing any independent sources.

Since the network is linear and contains no independent sources within, on the same lines of Z
parameters the defining equations for the Y parameters are given below. I1 and I2 may be
considered to be the superposition of two components, one caused by V1 and the other by V2
and then we get the set of equations defining the Y parameters.

I1 = Y11V1 + Y12V2
I2 = Y21V1 + Y22V2

where the Ys are no more than proportionality constants and their dimensions are A/V
(Current/Voltage). Hence they are called the Y (or admittance) parameters. They are also
defined in the matrix form given below.

I1 Y11 Y12 V1
I2 Y21 Y22 V2
And in much simpler form as
[I] = [Y][V]
The individual Y parameters are defined on the same lines as Z parameters but by setting either
of the voltages V1 and V2 as zero as given below.

The most informative way to attach a physical meaning to the y parameters is through a direct
inspection of defining equations. The conditions which must be applied to the basic defining
equations are very important. In the first equation for example; if we let V2 zero, then Y11 is
given by the ratio of I1 to V1. We therefore describe Y11 as the admittance measured at the
input terminals with the output terminals short-circuited (V2 = 0). Each of the Y parameters may
be described as a current-voltage ratio with either V1 = 0 (the input terminals short circuited) or
V2 = 0 (the output terminals short-circuited):

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Y11 = I1/V1 with V2 = 0

Y12 = I1/V2 with V1 = 0
Y21 = I2/V1 with V2 = 0
y22 = I 2/V2 with V1 = 0

Because each parameter is an admittance which is obtained by short circuiting either the
output or the input port, the Y parameters are known as the short-circuit admittance
parameters. The specific name of Y11 is the short-circuit input admittance, Y22 is the short-
circuit output admittance, and Y12 and Y21 are the short-circuit reverse and forward transfer
admittances respectively.

Fig: Y parameter equivalent circuit

Hybrid parameters: ( h parameters )

h parameter representation is used widely in modeling of Electronic components and circuits

particularly Transistors. Here both short circuit and open circuit conditions are utilized.
The hybrid parameters are defined by writing the pair of equations relating V1, I1, V2, and I2:

V1 = h11. I1 + h12.V2
I2 = h21.I1 + h 22.V2
Or in matrix form :
V1 I1
h
I2 V2

The nature of the parameters is made clear by first setting V2 = 0. Thus,

h11 = V1/I 1 with V2 =0 = short-circuit input impedance

h21 = I2/I 1 with V2 =0 = short-circuit forward current gain

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Then letting I1 = 0, we obtain

h12 = V1/V2 with I1=0 = open-circuit reverse voltage gain

h22 = I2/V2 with I1=0 = open-circuit output admittance

Since the parameters represent an impedance, an admittance, a voltage gain, and a current
gain, they are called the “hybrid’’ parameters.
The subscript designations for these parameters are often simplified when they are applied to
transistors. Thus, h11, h12, h21, and h22 become hi, hr, hf, and h o, respectively, where the
subscripts denote input, reverse, forward, and output.

Fig: h parameter equivalent circuit

Transmission parameters:

The last two-port parameters that we will consider are called the t parameters, the ABCD
parameters, or simply the transmission parameters. They are defined by the equations

V1 = A.V2 – B.I2
I1 = C.V2 – D.I2

and in Matrix notation these equations can be written in the form

V1 = AB V2
I1 = CD –I2

where V1, V2, I1, and I2 are defined as as shown in the figure below.

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Fig: Two port Network for ABCD parameter representation with Input and output Voltages
and currents
The minus signs that appear in the above equations should be associated with the output
current, as (−I2). Thus, both I1 and −I2 are directed to the right, the direction of energy or signal
transmission.
Note that there are no minus signs in the t or ABCD matrices. Looking again at the above
equations we see that the quantities on the left, often thought of as the given or independent
variables, are the input voltage and current, V1 and I1; the dependent variables, V2 and I2, are
the output quantities. Thus, the transmission parameters provide a direct relationship between
input and output. Their major use arises in transmission-line analysis and in cascaded networks.

The four Transmission parameters are defined and explained below.

First A and C are defined with receiving end open circuited i.e. with I2 = 0

A = V1/V2 with I 2 = 0 = Reverse voltage Ratio

C = I1/V2 with I2 = 0 = Transfer admittance

Next B and D are defined with receiving end short circuited i.e. with V2 = 0

B = V1/−I2 with V2 = 0 = Transfer impedance

D = I1/−I2 with V2 = 0 = Reverse current ratio

Inter relationships between different parameters of two port networks:

Basic Procedure for representing any of the above four two port Network parameters in terms of
the other parameters consists of the following steps:
1. Write down the defining equations corresponding to the parameters in terms of which
the other parameters are to be represented.
2. Keeping the basic parameters same, rewrite/manipulate these two equations in such a
way that the variables V1 ,V 2 ,I1 ,and I2 are arranged corresponding to the defining
equations of the first parameters.
3. Then by comparing the parameter coefficients of the respective variables V1 ,V2 ,I1 ,and
I2 on the right hand side of the two sets of equations we can get the inter relationship.

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Z Parameters in terms of Y parameters:

Though this relationship can be obtained by the above steps, the following simpler method is
used for Z in terms of Y and Y in terms of Z:

Z and Y being the Impedance and admittance parameters (Inverse), in matrix notation they are
governed by the following inverse relationship.

Or:

Thus :

Z Parameters in terms of ABCD parameters:

The governing equations are:

V1 = AV2 – BI2
I1 = CV2 – DI2

from the second governing equation [ I1 = CV2 – DI2 ] we can write

Now substituting this value of V2 in the first governing equation [V1 = AV2 – BI2] we get

Comparing these two equations for V1 and V2 with the governing equations of the Z parameter
network we get Z Parameters in terms of ABCD parameters:

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Z Parameters in terms of h parameters:

The governing equations of h parameter network are:

V1 = h11I1 + h12 V2
I2 = h21 I1 + h22 V 2

From the second equation we get

Substituting this value of V2 in the first equation for V1 we get:

Now comparing these two equations for V 1 and V2 with the governing equations of the Z
parameter network we get Z Parameters in terms of h parameters:

Here Δh = h11 h22 – h12 h21

Y Parameters in terms of Z parameters:

Y and Z being the admittance and Impedance parameters (Inverse), in matrix notation they are
governed by the following inverse relationship.

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Or:

Thus:

Here ΔZ = Z11 Z22 – Z12 Z21

The other inter relationships also can be obtained on the same lines following the basic three
steps given in the beginning.

Conditions for reciprocity and symmetry in two port networks:

A two port network is said to be reciprocal if the ratio of the output response variable to the
input excitation variable is same when the excitation and response ports are interchanged.
A two port network is said to be symmetrical if the port voltages and currents remain the same
when the input and output ports are interchanged.
In this topic we will get the conditions for Reciprocity and symmetry for all the four networks.
The basic procedure for each of the networks consists of the following steps:
Reciprocity:
 First we will get an expression for the ratio of response to the excitation in terms of the
particular parameters by giving voltage as excitation at the input port and considering
the current in the output port as response ( by short circuiting the output port i.e
setting V2 as zero ). i.e find out ( I2 /V1 ) 
 Then we will get an expression for the ratio of response to the excitation in terms of the
same parameters by giving voltage as excitation at the output port and considering the
current in the input port as response ( by short circuiting the input port i.e. setting V1 as
zero ). i.e find out ( I1 /V2 ) 
 Equating the RHS of these two expressions would be the condition for reciprocity

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Symmetry:
 First we need to get expressions related to the input and output ports using the basic Z
or Y parameter equations.
 Then the expressions for Z11 and Z22 ( or Y11 and Y22 ) are equated to get the conmdition
for reciprocity.

Z parameter representation:

Condition for reciprocity:

Let us take a two port network with Z parameter defining equations as given below:

V1 = Z11I1 + Z12I 2
V2 = Z21I1 + Z22I2

First we will get an expression for the ratio of response (I 2) to the excitation (V1) in terms of the
Z parameters by giving excitation at the input port and considering the current in the output
port as response ( by short circuiting the output port i.e. setting V2 as zero ).The corresponding
Z parameter circuit for this condition is shown in the figure below:

( Pl note the direction of I 2 is negative since when V 2 port is shorted the current flows in the
other direction )

Then the Z parameter defining equations are :

V1 = Z11 . I1 − Z 12. I 2 and

0 = Z21 . I1 − Z 22. I2

To get the ratio of response (I2) to the excitation (V1) in terms of the Z parameters I1 is to be
eliminated fom the above equations.

So from equation 2 in the above set we will get I1 = I2. Z22/ Z21
And substitute this in the first equation to get

V1 = (Z11 .I2. Z22/ Z 21)− Z12. I2 = I2 [(Z11 . Z 22/ Z 21 ) − Z 12 ] = I2 [(Z11 . Z 22− Z 12.Z 21 ) / Z 21 ) ]

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I2 = V1 . Z21/(Z11 . Z22− Z12.Z21 )

Next, we will get an expression for the ratio of response (I1) to the excitation (V2) in terms of
the Z parameters by giving excitation V2 at the output port and considering the current I1 in the
input port as response (by short circuiting the input port i.e. setting V1 as zero). The
corresponding Z parameter circuit for this condition is shown in the figure below:

( Pl note the direction of current I 1 is negative since when V 1 port is shorted the current flows
in the other direction )

Then the Z parameter defining equations are :

0 = −Z11 . I 1 + Z12. I2 and

V2 = −Z21 . I1 + Z22. I2

To get the ratio of response (I 1) to the excitation (V2) in terms of the Z parameters I2 is to be
eliminated fom the above equations.

So from equation 1 in the above set we will get I2 = I1. Z 11/ Z12
And substitute this in the second equation to get

V2 = (Z22.I1. Z11/ Z12)− Z21. I1 = I1 [(Z11 . Z 22/ Z12 ) – Z21 ] = I1 [(Z11 . Z22− Z 12.Z21 ) / Z12 ) ]

I1 = V2 . Z12/(Z11 . Z 22− Z12.Z21 )

Assuming the input excitations V1 and V2 to be the same, then the condition for the out
responses I1 and I2 to be equal would be

Z12 = Z21

And this is the condition for the reciprocity.

Condition for symmetry:

To get this condition we need to get expressions related to the input and output ports using the
basic Z parameter equations.

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V1 = Z11I1 + Z12I 2
V2 = Z21I1 + Z22I2

To get the input port impedance I2 is to be made zero. i.e V2 should be open.

V1 = Z11 . I1 i.e Z11 = V1/I1 │ I2=0

Similarly to get the output port impedance I1 is to be made zero. i.e V1 should be open.

V2 = Z22 . I2 i.e Z22 = V2/I2 │ I1=0

Condition for Symmetry is obtained when the two port voltages are equal i.e. V1 = V 2 and the
two port currents are equal i.e. I1 = I2. Then

V1/I1 = V2/I2 i.e Z11 = Z22

And hence Z11 = Z 22 is the condition for symmetry in Z parameters .

Y parameter representation:

Condition for reciprocity :

Let us take a two port network with Y parameter defining equations as given below:

I1 = Y11V1 + Y12V2
I2 = Y21V1 + Y22V2

First we will get an expression for the ratio of response (I2) to the excitation (V1) in terms of the
Y parameters by giving excitation (V1) at the input port and considering the current (I2) in the
output port as response ( by short circuiting the output port i.e. setting V2 as zero )
Then the second equation in Y parameter defining equations would become

I2 = Y21V1 + 0 and I2 / V1 = Y21

Then we will get an expression for the ratio of response (I1) to the excitation (V2) in terms of the
Y parameters by giving excitation (V2) at the output port and considering the current (I1) in
the input port as response ( by short circuiting the input port i.e setting V1 as zero )
Then the first equation in Y parameter defining equations would become

I1 = 0 + Y12V2 and I1 / V2 = Y12

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Assuming the input excitations V1 and V2 to be the same, then the condition for the out
responses I1 and I2 to be equal would be

I1 / V 2 = I2 / V 1

And hence Y12 = Y21 is the condition for the reciprocity in the Two port network with Y
parameter representation.

Condition for symmetry:

To get this condition we need to get expressions related to the input and output ports ( In this
case Input and output admittances ) using the basic Y parameter equations

I1 = Y11V1 + Y12V2
I2 = Y21V1 + Y22V2

To get the input port admittance, V2 is to be made zero. i.e V2 should be shorted.

I1 = Y11 . V1 i.e Y11 = I1/V1 │ V2=0

Similarly to get the output port admittance V 1 is to be made zero. i.e V1 should be shorted.

I2 = Y22 . V2 i.e Y22 = I2/V2 │ V1=0

Condition for Symmetry is obtained when the two port voltages are equal i.e. V1 = V2 and the
two port currents are equal i.e. I1 = I 2. Then

I1/V1 = I2/V2

And hence Y11 = Y22 is the condition for symmetry in Y parameters.

ABCD parameter representation:

Condition for reciprocity :
Let us take a two port network with ABCD parameter defining equations as given below:

V1 = A.V2 – B.I2
I1 = C.V2 – D.I2

First we will get an expression for the ratio of response (I2) to the excitation (V1) in terms of the
ABCD parameters by giving excitation (V1) at the input port and considering the current (I2) in
the output port as response ( by short circuiting the output port i.e. setting V2 as zero )
Then the first equation in the ABCD parameter defining equations would become

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V1 = 0 – B.I2 = B.I2
i.e I2 / V1 = – 1/B

Then we will interchange the excitation and response i.e. we will get an expression for the ratio of
response (I1) to the excitation (V2) by giving excitation (V2) at the output port and considering
the current (I1) in the input port as response ( by short circuiting the input port i.e. setting V1
as zero )
Then the above defining equations would become
0 = A.V2 – B.I2
I1 = C.V2 – D.I2
Substituting the value of I2 = A.V2 /B from first equation into the second equation we get

I1 = C.V2 – D. A.V2 /B = V2 (C – D. A /B )
i.e I1/V2 = ( BC – DA ) / B = – (AD –BC)/B

Assuming the input excitations V1 and V2 to be the same , then the condition for the out
responses I1 and I2 to be equal would be
I1 / V 2 = I2 / V 1
i.e – (AD –BC)/B = – 1/B
i.e (AD –BC) = 1

And hence AD – BC = 1 is the condition for Reciprocity in the Two port network with ABCD
parameter representation.

Condition for symmetry:

To get this condition we need to get expressions related to the input and output ports. In this
case it is easy to use the Z parameter definitions of Z 11 and Z22 for the input and output ports
respectively and get their values in terms of the ABCD parameters as shown below.
V1 = A.V2 – B.I2
I1 = C.V2 – D.I2

Z11 = V1/I1 │ I2=0

Applying this in both the equations we get
Z11 = V1/I1 │ I2=0 = (A.V2 – B.I2)/(C.V2 – D.I2) │ I2=0
= (A.V2 – B.0)/(C.V2 – D.0)
= (A.V2)/(C.V2) = A/C
Z11 = A/C

Similarly Z22 = V2/I2 │ I1=0

and using this in the second basic equation I 1 = C.V2 – D.I 2

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we get 0 = C.V2 – D.I2 or C.V2 = D.I2

V2 / I2 = D/C
Z22 = D/C
And the condition for symmetry becomes Z11 = Z22 i.e A/C = D/C

Or A= D
Hence A = D is the condition for Symmetry in ABCD parameter representation.

h parameter representation:
Condition for reciprocity :
Let us take a two port network with h parameter defining equations as given below:

V1 = h11. I1 + h 12.V2
I2 = h21. I1 + h22.V2

First we will get an expression for the ratio of response (I2) to the excitation (V1) in terms of the
h parameters by giving excitation (V1) at the input port and considering the current (I2) in the
output port as response ( by short circuiting the output port i.e. setting V2 as zero )

Then the first equation in the h parameter defining equations would become

V1 = h11. I1 + h12.0 = h11. I1

And in the same condition the second equation in the h parameter defining equations would
become
I2 = h21. I1 + h22.0 = h21. I1

Dividing the second equation by the first equation we get

I2 / V1 = ( h21. I1) / (h 11. I1) = h21 /h11

Now the excitation and the response ports are interchanged and then we will get an expression for
the ratio of response (I1) to the excitation (V2) in terms of the h parameters by giving excitation
(V2) at the output port and considering the current (I1) in the input port as response ( by short
circuiting the input port i.e. setting V1 as zero )
Then the first equation in h parameter defining equations would become

0 = h 11. I1 + h 12.V2 i.e h11. I1 = – h 12.V2

i.e. I1 / V2 = – h12 / h 11

Assuming the input excitations V1 and V2 to be the same, then the condition for the out
responses I1 and I2 to be equal would be
I1 / V 2 = I2 / V 1
i.e = – h12 / h11 = h21 /h11

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i.e. h12 = – h21

And hence [h12 = – h21 ] is the condition for the reciprocity in the Two port network with h
parameter representation.

Condition for symmetry:

To get this condition we need to get expressions related to the input and output ports. In this
case also it is easy to use the Z parameter definitions of Z11 and Z 22 for the input and output
ports respectively and get their values in terms of the h parameters as shown below.
h parameter equations are : V1 = h11. I1 + h12.V2
I2 = h21. I1 + h 22.V2
First let us get Z11 :
Z11 = V1/I1 │ I2=0

= h11 + h12.V 2 / I1
Applying the condition I2=0 in the equation 2 we get
0 = h21. I1 + h22.V2 i.e –h21. I1 = h22.V2
or V2 = I1 (–h21 / h 22)
Now substituting the value of V2 = I1 (–h21 / h 22) in the above first expression for V1 we get
V1 = h11. I1 + h12. I1.( –h21 / h22 )
Or V1/ I1 = (h11. h 22 – h12. h21 )/ h22 = Δh / h22

Or Z11 = Δh / h22

Where Δh = (h11. h22 – h12. h21 )

Now let us get Z22 :

Z22 = V2/I2│ I1 = 0

Applying the condition I1 = 0 in the second equation we get

I2 = h21. 0 + h22.V2 i.e V2/I2 = 1/ h22

And Z22 = 1/ h22
Hence the condition for symmetry Z11 = Z 22 becomes (Δh / h 22) = (1/ h22 ) i.e Δh = 1

Hence Δh = 1 is the condition for symmetry in h parameter representation.

Table: Summary of conditions for reciprocity and symmetry for Two port networks in terms of
all four parameters.

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Different types of interconnections of two port networks:

Series Connection:
Though here only two networks are considered, the result can be generalized for any number
of two port networks connected in series.
Refer the figure below where two numbers of two port networks A and B are shown connected
in series. All the input and output currents & voltages with directions and polarities are shown.

Fig : Series connection of two numbers of Two Port Networks

Open circuit Impedance parameters ( Z ) are used in characterizing the Series connected Two
port Networks .The governing equations with Z parameters are given below:

For network A :

And for network B:

Referring to the figure above the various voltage and current relations are:

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Now substituting the above basic defining equations for the two networks into the above
expressions for V1 and V2 and using the above current equalities we get:

And similarly

Thus we get for two numbers of series connected two port networks:

Or in matrix form:

Thus it can be seen that the Z parameters for the series connected two port networks are the
sum of the Z parameters of the individual two port networks.

Cascade connection:
In this case also though here only two networks are considered, the result can be generalized
for any number of two port networks connected in cascade.
Refer the figure below where two numbers of two port networks X and Y are shown connected
in cascade. All the input and output currents & voltages with directions and polarities are
shown.

Fig: Two numbers of two port networks connected in cascade

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Transmission ( ABCD ) parameters are easily used in characterizing the cascade connected
Two port Networks .The governing equations with transmission parameters are given below:

For network X:

And for network Y:

Referring to the figure above the various voltage and current relations are:

Then the overall transmission parameters for the cascaded network in matrix form will become

Where

Thus it can be seen that the overall ABCD Parameter matrix of cascaded two Port Networks is
the product of the ABCD matrices of the individual networks.
Parallel Connection:
Though here only two networks are considered, the result can be generalized for any number
of two port networks connected in parallel.
Refer the figure below where two numbers of two port networks A and B are shown connected
in parallel. All the input and output currents & voltages with directions and polarities are
shown.
.

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Fig: Parallel connection of two numbers of Two Port Networks

Short circuit admittance (Y) parameters are easily used in characterizing the parallel connected
Two port Networks .The governing equations with Y parameters are given below:

For network A:

And for network B:

Referring to the figure above the various voltage and current relations are:

Thus

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Thus we finally obtain the Y parameter equations for the combined network as:

And in matrix notation it will be:

Thus it can be seen that the overall Y parameters for the parallel connected two port
networks are the sum of the Y parameters of the individual two port networks.

Image impedances in terms of ABCD parameters:

Image impedances Zi1 and Zi2 of a two port network as shown in the figure below are defined as
two values of impedances such that :
a) When port two is terminated with an impedance Z i2 , the input impedance as seen from
Port one is Zi1 and
b) When port one is terminated with an impedance Z i1 , the input impedance as seen from
Port two is Zi2

Figure pertining to condition (a) above

Corresponding Relations are : Zi1 = V1 / I1 and Zi2 = V2 / – I2

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Figure pertining to condition (b) above

Corresponding Relations are : Zi1 = V1 / – I1 and Zi2 = V2 / I2

Such Image impedances in terms of ABCD parameters for a two port network are obtained
below:
The basic defining equations for a two port network with ABCD parameters are :

V1 = A.V2 – B.I2
I1 = C.V2 – D.I2

First let us consider condition (a).

Dividing the first equation with the second equation we get

But we also have Z i2 = V2 / – I2 and so V2 = – Zi2 I2. Substituting this value of V2 in the above
we get

Now let us consider the condition (b):

The basic governing equations [V1 = A.V2 – B.I2 ] and [I1 = C.V2 – D.I2 ] are manipulated to get

But we also have Z i1 = V1 / – I1 and so V1 = – Z i1 I 1. Substituting this value of V1 in the above

we get :

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Solving the above equations for Zi1 and Zi2 we get :

Important formulae, Equations and Relations:

 Basic Governing equations in terms of the various Parameters:

 Z Paramaters : V1 = Z11I1 + Z12I2
V2 = Z21I1 + Z22I2
 Y Parameters: I1 = Y11V1 + Y12V2
I2 = Y21V1 + Y22V2
 h Parameters : V1 = h11. I 1 + h12.V2
I2 = h21.I1 + h22.V2
 ABCD Parameters: V1 = A.V2 – B.I2
I1 = C.V2 – D.I2
 Conditions for Reciprocity and symmetry for Two Port Networks in terms of the
various parameters :

 Relations of Interconnected two port Networks :

 The overall Z parameters for the series connected two port networks are the sum
of the Z parameters of the individual two port networks. 
 The overall Y parameters for the parallel connected two port networks are the
sum of the Y parameters of the individual two port networks.
 The overall ABCD Parameter matrix of cascaded two Port Networks is the
product of the ABCD matrices of the individual networks.

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Illustrative problems :

Example 1: Find the Z Parameters of the following Two Port Network and draw it’s equivalent
circuit in terms of Z1 Z2 and Z3 .

Solution: Applying KVL to the above circuit in the two loops ,with the current notation as
shown, the loop equations for V1 and V 2 can be written as :

Comparing the equations (i) and (ii) above with the standard expressions for the Z parameter
equations we get :

Equivalent circuit in terms of Z1 Z2 and Z3 is shown below.

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Example 2: Determine the Z parameters of the π type two port network shown in the figure
below.

Solution:
From the basic Z parameter equations We know that
Z11 = V1/I1 │ I2=0
Z12 = V1/I2 │ I1=0
Z21 = V2/I1 │ I2=0
Z22 = V2/I2 │ I1=0
We will first find out Z11 and Z21 which are given by the common condition I2 = 0
1. We can observe that Z11 = V1/I1 with I2=0 is the parallel combination of R1 and (R2 + R3) .
∴ Z11 = R1 (R2 + R3) / (R1+R2 + R3)
2. Z21 = V2/I1 │ I2=0
By observing the network we find that the current I1 is dividing into I3 and I4 as shown in the
figure where I3 is flowing through R2(and R3 also since I2=0)

Hence V2 = I3 xR2
From the principle of current division we find that I 3 = I1 . R1 / (R1+R2 + R 3)
Hence V2 = I3 xR2 = [ I1 . R 1 / (R1+R2 + R3) ].R 2 = I1 . R1 R 2 / (R1+R2 + R3)
And V2/I1 = R1 R 2 / (R1+R2 + R 3)
∴ Z21 = R1 R2 / (R1+R2 + R3)
Next we will find out Z 12 and Z22 which are given by the common condition I 1 = 0
3. Z12 = V1/I2 │ I1=0
By observing the network we find that the current I2 is now dividing into I3 and I4 as shown in
the figure where I4 is flowing through R1 ( and R 3 also since I1 = 0 )
Hence V1 = I4 xR1
Again from the principle of current division we find that I 4 = I2 . R2 / (R 1+R 2 + R3)
Hence V1 = I4 xR1 = [ I2 . R2 / (R 1+R 2 + R3) ].R1 = I2 . R1 R2 / (R1+R 2 + R3)
And V1/I2 = R1 R 2 / (R1+R2 + R 3)
∴ Z12 = R1 R2 / (R1+R2 + R3)
4. We can again observe that Z22 = V2/I2 with I1=0 is the parallel combination of R2 and (R1 + R 3)
.
∴ Z22 = R2 (R1 + R3) / (R1+R2 + R3)

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Example 3 : Determine the Z parameters of the network shown in the figure below.

1). We will first find out Z 11 and Z21 which are given by the common condition I 2 = 0 (Output
open circuited)

With this condition the circuit is redrawn as shown below.

Since the current source is there in the second loop which is equal to I 1 and I2 is zero, only
current I1 flows through the right hand side resistance of 10Ω and both currents I 1( both loop
currents ) pass through the resistance of 5 Ω as shown in the redrawn figure .
Now the equation for loop one is given by :
V1 = 10x I1 + 5 ( 2 I1 ) = 20 I1 and V1/I1 = 20Ω

∴ V1/I1 │I2=0 = Z11 = 20Ω

Next the equation for loop two is given by :
V2 = 10x I1 + 5 ( 2 I1 ) = 20 I1 and V2/I1 = 20Ω

∴ V2/I1 │I2=0 = Z21 = 20Ω

2). Next we will find out Z12 and Z22 which are given by the common condition I 1 = 0 (input
open circuited)

With this condition the circuit is redrawn as shown below.

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Now since the current I1 is zero ,the current source of I1 would no longer be there in the output
loop and it is removed as shown in the redrawn figure. Further since input current I1= 0 ,there
would be no current in the input side 10Ω and the same current I2 only flows through common
resistance of 5 Ω and output side resistance of 10 Ω .With these conditions incorporated, now
we shall rewrite the two loop equations ( for input V1 and output V2 ) to get Z12 and Z22
Equation for loop one is given by :

V1 = 5 I2 and V1/I2 = 5Ω
∴ V1/I2 │I1=0 = Z12 = 5Ω
And the equation for loop two is given by:

V2 = 10 x I2 + 5 x I2 = 15 I2 and V 2/I2 = 15Ω

∴ V2/I2 │I1=0 = Z22 = 15Ω

Finally: Z11 = 20Ω ; Z12 = 5Ω ; Z21 = 20Ω ; Z22 = 15Ω

Example 4: Obtain the open circuit parameters of the Bridged T network shown in the figure
below.

Open circuit parameters are same as Z parameters.

1). We will first find out Z 11 and Z21 which are given by the common condition I 2 = 0 (Output
open circuited)

With this condition the circuit is redrawn as shown below.

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From the inspection of the figure in this condition it can be seen that ( since I 2 is zero ) the two
resistances i.e the bridged arm of 3Ω and output side resistance of 2Ω are in series and
together are in parallel with the input side resistance of 1Ω.
Hence the loop equation for V1 can be written as:
V1 = I1 x [(3+2) ǁ 1 + 5] = I1 x 35/6 and V1/I1 = 35/6
∴ V1/I1 │I2=0 = Z11 = 35/6Ω
Next the loop equation for V2 can be written as :

V2 = I3 x2 + I1x5
But we know from the principle of current division that the current I3 = I1 x [1/(1+2+3)] = I1 x 1/6
Hence V2 = I1 x 1/6 x 2 + I1x 5 = I1 x 16/3 and V2 / I1 = 16/3 Ω
∴ V2/I1 │I2=0 = Z21 = 16/3 Ω

2). Next we will find out Z12 and Z22 which are given by the common condition I1 = 0 (input
open circuited)
With this condition the circuit is redrawn as shown below.

From the inspection of the figure in this condition it can be seen that ( since I 1 is zero ) the two
resistances i.e the bridged arm of 3Ω and input side resistance of 1Ω are in series and together
are in parallel with the output side resistance of 2Ω. Further I2 = I5 + I6
Hence the loop equation for V1 can be written as :
V1 = I5 x1 + I2x5
But we know from the principle of current division that the current I 5 = I2 x [2/(1+2+3)] = I2 x 1/3
Hence V1 = I2 x 1/3 x 1 + I2x 5 = I2x 16/3 and V1 / I2 = 16/3 Ω
∴ V1/I 2 │I1=0 = Z12 = 16/3 Ω
Next the loop equation for V2 can be written as:

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V2 = I6 x2 + I2x5

But we know from the principle of current division that the current I6 = I2 x [1/(1+2+3)] = I2 x
(3+1)/6 = (I2 x 2/3)

Hence V2 = I2 x (2/3)x 2 + I2x5 = I2 x 19/3 and V2/I2 = 19/3

∴ V2/I2 │I2=0 = Z22 = 19/3 Ω

Example 5 : Obtain Z parameters of the following π network with a controlled current source of
0.5 I3 in the input port.

1). We will first find out Z 11 and Z21 which are given by the common condition I 2 = 0 (Output
open circuited)
With this condition the circuit is redrawn as shown below.

In this condition we shall first apply Kirchhoff’s current law to the node ‘c’:
Then I1 = 0.5I3 + I3 (I3 being the current through the resistances of 8 Ω and 5 Ω )
i.e I1 = 0.5I3 + I3 or I1 = 1.5I3 or I3 = I1/1.5 i.e I3 = (2/3)I1
Now we also observe that V1 = I3(8+5) = 13. I3
Using the value of I3 = (2/3)I1 into the above expression we get
V1 = 13(2/3)I1 and V1/ I1 = 26/3 = 8.67
∴ V1/I1 │I2=0 = Z11 = 8.67Ω
Next we also observe that V2 = 5 . I3 and substituting the above value of I3 = (2/3)I1 into this
expression for V2 we get :
V2 = 5 . I3 i.e V2 = 5 . (2/3)I1 i.e V2 / I1 = 10/3 = 3.33Ω

∴ V2/I1 │I2=0 = Z21 = 3.33 Ω

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2). Next we will find out Z12 and Z22 which are given by the common condition I 1 = 0 (input
open circuited)
With this condition the circuit is redrawn as shown below.

In this condition now we shall first apply Kirchhoff’s current law to the node ‘e’:
Then I2 = 0.5I3 + I3 ( 0.5.I3 being the current through the resistance of 8 Ω and I 3 being the
current through the resistances of 5 Ω )
i.e I2 = 0.5I3 + I3 or I2 = 1.5I3 or I3 = I2/1.5 i.e I3 = (2/3)I2
Now we also observe that V 1 = (-0.5I3 x 8 + I3x5) = I3 ( it is to be noted here carefully that – sign
is to be taken before 0.5I3 x8 since the current flows through the resistance of 8 Ω now in the
reverse direction.
Using the value of I3 = (2/3)I2 into the above expression for V1 we get
V1 = (2/3)I2 and V1/ I2 = 0.67
∴ V1/I2 │I1=0 = Z12 = 0.67Ω
Next we also observe that V2 = 5 . I3 and substituting the above value of I3 = (2/3)I2 into this
expression for V2 we get :
V2 = 5 . I3 i.e V2 = 5 . (2/3)I2 i.e V2 / I2 = 10/3 = 3.33Ω

∴ V2/I2 │I1=0 = Z21 = 3.33 Ω

Example 6 : Find the Y parameters of the following π type two port network and draw it’s Y
parameter equivalent circuit in terms of the given circuit parameters.

Applying KCL at node (a) we get

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Similarly applying KCL to node (c ) we get

Comparing the equations (i) and (ii) above with the standard expressions for the Y parameter
equations we get :

Observing the equations (i) and (ii) above we find that :

 The terms V1 (YA+ YB) and V 2(Yc+YB) are the currents through the admittances Y11 and
Y22 and
 The terms -YB .V 2 and -YB .V1 are the dependent current sources in the input and the
output ports respectively.
These observations are reflected in the equivalent circuit shown below.

In the above figure Y11 = (YA + YB) & Y22 = (Yc+YB) are the admittances and

Y12 .V2 = -YB .V2 & Y21 .V1 = -YB .V1 are the dependent current sources

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Example 7: Find the Y parameters of the following network

Solution: We will solve this problem in two steps.

1. We shall first express the Z parameters of the given T network in terms of the impedances
Z1, Z2 and Z3 using the standard formulas we already know and substitute the given values of Z 1,
Z2 and Z3 .

2. Then convert the values of the Z parameters into Y parameters i.e express the Y parameters
in terms of Z parameters using again the standard relationships.

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Example 8: Find the ‘ h’ parameters of the network shown below. (fig12.34)

First let us write down the basic ‘ h’ parameter equations and give the definitions of the ‘ h’
parameters.
V1 = h11. I1 + h 12.V2
I2 = h21.I1 + h 22.V2
h11 = V1/I 1 with V2 =0 h21 = I2/I1 with V2 =0

h12 = V1/V2 with I1=0 h22 = I2/V2 with I 1=0

Now

1). We will first find out h11 and h21 which are given by the common condition V2 = 0 (Output
short circuited)
In this condition it can be observed that the resistance RC and the current source αI1 become
parallel with resistance RB .
For convenience let us introduce a temporary variable V as the voltage at the node ‘o’. Then
the current through the parallel combination of RB and RC would be equal to

Then applying KCL at the node ‘o’ we get

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Next applying KVL at input port we get V 1 = I1.RA + V and V1/ I1 = RA + V / I1

Now using the value of V we obtained above in this expression for V1/ I1 we get

Again from inspection of the figure above it is evident that

Therefore

2). Next we will find out h12 and h22 which are given by the common condition I1 = 0 (Input
open circuited)
Now since I1 is zero , the current source disappears and the circuit becomes simpler as shown in
the figure below.

Now applying KVL at the output port we get:

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Again under this condition:

Example 9 : Z parameters of the lattice network shown in the figure below.

First we shall redraw the given lattice network in a simpler form for easy analysis as shown
below.

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We will then find out Z11 and Z 21 which are given by the common condition I 2 = 0 (Output
open circuited )

It can be observed that the impedances in the two arms ‘ab’ and ‘xy’ are same i.e Z1 + Z2 and
their parallel combination is ( Z1 + Z2 )/2
Hence applying KVL at the input port we get

Next we find that

( VC and VD being the potentials at points ‘c’ and ‘d’ )

It can also be observed from the simplified circuit that the currents I3 and I4 through the
branches ‘ab’ and ‘xy’ are equal since the branch impedances are same and same voltage V 1 is
applied across both the branches. Hencethe current I divides equally as I3 and I4
i.e I3 = I4 = I/2
Now substituting these values of I3 and I4 in the expression for V2 above:

As can be seen the circuit is both symmetrical and Reciprocal and hence :

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Example 10: Find the transmission parameters of the following network (fig 12.51)

First let us write down the basic ABCD parameter equations and give their definitions.

V1 = A.V2 – B.I2
I1 = C.V2 – D.I2

A = V1/V2 with I2 = 0
C = I1/V2 with I2 = 0
B = V1/−I2 with V2 = 0
D = I1/−I2 with V2 = 0

1).We will then find out A and C which are given by the common condition I2 = 0 (Output open
circuited)

The resulting circuit in this condition is redrawn below.

Applying KVL we can write down the two mesh equations and get the values of A and C :

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2.) Next we will find out B and D which are given by the common condition V 2 = 0 (Output
short circuited)

The resulting simplified network in this condition is redrawn below.

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The voltage at the input port is given by : V 1 = I1 x1 + (I1 + I2) x2

i.e. V 1 = 3I1+2I2 ............................ (i)
And the mesh equation for the closed mesh through ‘cd’ is given by :
0 = I2 x1 + (I1 + I2) x2 or 3 I2 + 2 I1 = 0 or
I1 = -(3/2). I2 ........................... (ii)
Using equation (ii) in the equation (i) above we get :

V1 = -(9/2) I2 + 2I2 = -(5/2)I2

Or V1 /-I2 = B = (5/2)
And from equation (ii) above we can directly get

I1 /- I2 = D = 3/2

Hence the transmission parameters can be written in matrix notation as :

Here we can see that AD – BC = 1 and A ≠ D

Hence the network is Symmetrical but not Reciprocal.

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